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 2908222 Details
Epoch: 134 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2909618 epoch_slot_no: 15218 block_no: 2908086 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 958 time: 2019-07-29 10:17:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5c21b8fc4ff87797ef31561d534acfa699132b15fac80470f50dd18b855315ebBlock Operator
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