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 2902931 Details
Epoch: 134 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2904327 epoch_slot_no: 9927 block_no: 2902795 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1354 time: 2019-07-28 04:53:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb65e66a4793028d1d09a492c561aa12ef907bc6fea7f99e92b9393e7ccc7f71bBlock Operator
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