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 2906176 Details
Epoch: 134 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2907572 epoch_slot_no: 13172 block_no: 2906040 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1525 time: 2019-07-28 22:55:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8ac1c5946bcc920d1220d22da823391d11c107cc8b6b8f94904d329caef8b282Block Operator
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