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 2908517 Details
Epoch: 134 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2909913 epoch_slot_no: 15513 block_no: 2908381 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2079 time: 2019-07-29 11:55:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x44943e5ab84f54e7687414f8d9801d823f9d15fec724b784953592d09ea55f90Block Operator
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