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 2903295 Details
Epoch: 134 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2904691 epoch_slot_no: 10291 block_no: 2903159 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2431 time: 2019-07-28 06:55:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2c5a66e54754bd8257ea0c725e8e2ccab79048cb931d4e12db09be623dfa0bcfBlock Operator
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