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 2904258 Details
Epoch: 134 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2905654 epoch_slot_no: 11254 block_no: 2904122 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1309 time: 2019-07-28 12:16:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xecffc2e777124cedb2c2a63f53f9d6c0690a95c5ce00fcd8d4e41f03911fb3b5Block Operator
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