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 2902951 Details
Epoch: 134 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2904347 epoch_slot_no: 9947 block_no: 2902815 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1703 time: 2019-07-28 05:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0b984d59f88b36912f0658da15a2f565dd958c4259f0f3244a31b24e300cad1dBlock Operator
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