A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 2902741 Details
Epoch: 134 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2904137 epoch_slot_no: 9737 block_no: 2902605 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3558 time: 2019-07-28 03:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9b8ac4a1800c3e5e9504fc2bd1c2fcf9ab253e5708bf5e978b7cbebdc8df9df3Block Operator
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