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 2904003 Details
Epoch: 134 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2905399 epoch_slot_no: 10999 block_no: 2903867 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1026 time: 2019-07-28 10:51:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xda7cacf66785e43321fe6f8aa6b8f6a46ad34e36f45cb4560ac00b4b4ed9a787Block Operator
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