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 2902789 Details
Epoch: 134 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2904185 epoch_slot_no: 9785 block_no: 2902653 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1026 time: 2019-07-28 04:06:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1681a2693f04d473f77de940865c9c802151a37bea37e249bccebb70bd7151bcBlock Operator
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