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 2904541 Details
Epoch: 134 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2905937 epoch_slot_no: 11537 block_no: 2904405 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 4462 time: 2019-07-28 13:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4e7aad7cf5aabb1242c84c839d4f7671719003384dccb9a3f09f4bc8c52f53ddBlock Operator
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