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 2903851 Details
Epoch: 134 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2905247 epoch_slot_no: 10847 block_no: 2903715 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2033 time: 2019-07-28 10:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5a88c588d45efe81841237b0f2c849a97ade3b777098491ed6b3e3dbee1b4aabBlock Operator
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