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 2909265 Details
Epoch: 134 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2910662 epoch_slot_no: 16262 block_no: 2909129 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1529 time: 2019-07-29 16:05:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x96fdb0c899c11cbacb0e11b1522aafebf922f072758fd28aac888fd3e50f33f8Block Operator
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