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 2906521 Details
Epoch: 134 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2907917 epoch_slot_no: 13517 block_no: 2906385 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 5068 time: 2019-07-29 00:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa7c0b7c649726053c76bf6caa057856bf6f11d7dba4f4f6f804f3a5ae1f2bab1Block Operator
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