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 2909400 Details
Epoch: 134 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 2910797 epoch_slot_no: 16397 block_no: 2909264 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 6405 time: 2019-07-29 16:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xaa1fb30197e2361bc2035b1bb586517f1620b309078636604ad4ceffcb6b8520Block Operator
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