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 2904274 Details
Epoch: 134 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2905670 epoch_slot_no: 11270 block_no: 2904138 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2089 time: 2019-07-28 12:21:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd38f50b147abba71728ecfc9ed341e1f58495b80464629d857c3970c103413c9Block Operator
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