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 2904575 Details
Epoch: 134 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2905971 epoch_slot_no: 11571 block_no: 2904439 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1026 time: 2019-07-28 14:01:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe5c7bd692a69a98406f07ee0dfd42f3201ac57f2dc011ca76c1d793de9f820c9Block Operator
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