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 2909431 Details
Epoch: 134 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2910828 epoch_slot_no: 16428 block_no: 2909295 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2042 time: 2019-07-29 17:00:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x002736a316d0e3f7ed2c75f4a97ad4af5f25ea353d44934b1b85a1d3d3c76bc8Block Operator
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