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 2908681 Details
Epoch: 134 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2910077 epoch_slot_no: 15677 block_no: 2908545 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 8412 time: 2019-07-29 12:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe2e8103d8388a9c85373a580a3f6c4d6d14c2ff31e8e5e378e6e6b2e13529c2aBlock Operator
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