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 2909036 Details
Epoch: 134 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2910433 epoch_slot_no: 16033 block_no: 2908900 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1714 time: 2019-07-29 14:49:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0122957409ad5be4f008205feb94f66fc49beb033396dbf741640d2b4c3f0122Block Operator
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