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 2907725 Details
Epoch: 134 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2909121 epoch_slot_no: 14721 block_no: 2907589 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 995 time: 2019-07-29 07:31:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfe489767fb923f14b4796faa3a7a08131b8ba5f68bc02ee234c3f979bb2e1513Block Operator
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