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 2909732 Details
Epoch: 134 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2911129 epoch_slot_no: 16729 block_no: 2909596 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2740 time: 2019-07-29 18:41:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa6ee653acaf4e3e2e95e9e6a38f789c783bce664e363773c75399c8b8d6d3cc5Block Operator
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