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 2909040 Details
Epoch: 134 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 2910437 epoch_slot_no: 16037 block_no: 2908904 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 7107 time: 2019-07-29 14:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xef12d22ef8fcb4377403bed629322927f13f04d67e7b9e200b1a9acd4b7b7555Block Operator
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