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 2904319 Details
Epoch: 134 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2905715 epoch_slot_no: 11315 block_no: 2904183 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1346 time: 2019-07-28 12:36:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x461031957e3a3bad079c220b00dde9ab9f49a9631cc79bc0ef307e69990b0c46Block Operator
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