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 2908351 Details
Epoch: 134 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2909747 epoch_slot_no: 15347 block_no: 2908215 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2128 time: 2019-07-29 11:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2ee530be1f067892ffe9b27ce18504d6089c8ecdc9cf25359f1bfcb28ae6c58bBlock Operator
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