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 2908604 Details
Epoch: 134 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2910000 epoch_slot_no: 15600 block_no: 2908468 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1989 time: 2019-07-29 12:24:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x45b7a11f1e7d847ef1a205d7ec70989432dc9b33e140aa402b4639da4abec416Block Operator
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