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 2908544 Details
Epoch: 134 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2909940 epoch_slot_no: 15540 block_no: 2908408 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1639 time: 2019-07-29 12:04:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8bce6a8a8b8c43a23222d574b29dfe0f718462fbf7d536a232aa0487a5bff54eBlock Operator
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