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 2904060 Details
Epoch: 134 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2905456 epoch_slot_no: 11056 block_no: 2903924 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1461 time: 2019-07-28 11:10:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe4bef62771851ae0f62013f0b523b9b58e49f2cd6a5c1cfa725e99cad58cdf7bBlock Operator
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