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 2908695 Details
Epoch: 134 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2910091 epoch_slot_no: 15691 block_no: 2908559 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2904 time: 2019-07-29 12:55:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf2d0a7fb5542b36bce4373fbf45090fbd357755373259f19d6a65eb01c87fbb7Block Operator
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