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 2905236 Details
Epoch: 134 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2906632 epoch_slot_no: 12232 block_no: 2905100 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1026 time: 2019-07-28 17:42:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x812d96c7a028da416b35a645e4159ccfa29df08ca7c4db3ddc0eabda8beebfd1Block Operator
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