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 2909250 Details
Epoch: 134 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2910647 epoch_slot_no: 16247 block_no: 2909114 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3328 time: 2019-07-29 16:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc982c876b596085257c2d1a049bce78b9e9428c91c0d27ad6a5dda29f276a053Block Operator
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