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 2906178 Details
Epoch: 134 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2907574 epoch_slot_no: 13174 block_no: 2906042 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 995 time: 2019-07-28 22:56:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfc81b00536f82ad371672d865d25e970f64854de2781b537aadfcd77d70709cbBlock Operator
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