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 2904737 Details
Epoch: 134 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2906133 epoch_slot_no: 11733 block_no: 2904601 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1022 time: 2019-07-28 14:55:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd250f18e43334c9d98632368ce62a41c561163957ba47c897226dd7765b1ce02Block Operator
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