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 2903221 Details
Epoch: 134 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2904617 epoch_slot_no: 10217 block_no: 2903085 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1346 time: 2019-07-28 06:30:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4ec77dda4cbda00a51a03b32790f075421aedeed7d9c483b244cd9e78b1c5372Block Operator
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