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 2909641 Details
Epoch: 134 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2911038 epoch_slot_no: 16638 block_no: 2909505 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2842 time: 2019-07-29 18:10:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfda01f68b46450c002f26e4ad99afbbe80f85e86973ab559672a62e1c5d1b39cBlock Operator
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