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 2909521 Details
Epoch: 134 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2910918 epoch_slot_no: 16518 block_no: 2909385 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1488 time: 2019-07-29 17:30:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x89c0903b9f5218b8be58dc3a639f8dd1588505c954a07dbd0023ee2f76e48aa4Block Operator
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