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 2908731 Details
Epoch: 134 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2910127 epoch_slot_no: 15727 block_no: 2908595 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1496 time: 2019-07-29 13:07:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x73a1e9b59bf15c6536b4d4ed57070f7296ef3b97feb275458b1b96b8e7fcf057Block Operator
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