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 2904499 Details
Epoch: 134 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2905895 epoch_slot_no: 11495 block_no: 2904363 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2044 time: 2019-07-28 13:36:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1e309d7c62b71be09fe887d04fd16d45ce7c6d2d6da5409109ffe3ec2c6356d8Block Operator
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