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 2909421 Details
Epoch: 134 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2910818 epoch_slot_no: 16418 block_no: 2909285 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 962 time: 2019-07-29 16:57:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x030b9dc9d670c1577682d74dcbeb073775b759df61b69d387b9c01f100dba38fBlock Operator
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