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 2909491 Details
Epoch: 134 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2910888 epoch_slot_no: 16488 block_no: 2909355 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1315 time: 2019-07-29 17:20:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6e8bf0a0b4b4b368e5ef01324f17b5d905ca3080927f7a983fba2218cc4d65d9Block Operator
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