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 2903219 Details
Epoch: 134 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2904615 epoch_slot_no: 10215 block_no: 2903083 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2116 time: 2019-07-28 06:29:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x59a5bff75d5e71cf25b2e4b5d62ef0f41f5c26ada055ed696c9f54a7d18f32ceBlock Operator
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