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 2904620 Details
Epoch: 134 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2906016 epoch_slot_no: 11616 block_no: 2904484 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 4406 time: 2019-07-28 14:16:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc2bc366b1a66c5116902bcc0d5f6fa4843bc7298b2be1d52f0a02cdaa8673daeBlock Operator
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