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 2903237 Details
Epoch: 134 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2904633 epoch_slot_no: 10233 block_no: 2903101 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 944 time: 2019-07-28 06:35:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa3debac09eeae13ab563794a148d71182decfed5233c750bc4953a2785f71ad9Block Operator
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