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 2909702 Details
Epoch: 134 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2911099 epoch_slot_no: 16699 block_no: 2909566 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1139 time: 2019-07-29 18:31:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x967a685940bbddca89b370c26be644d43f7c20fe6cff755818d8bb401feef691Block Operator
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