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 2910093 Details
Epoch: 134 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2911490 epoch_slot_no: 17090 block_no: 2909957 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1527 time: 2019-07-29 20:41:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9cb0aad4b9dbc1fcf534b31ae02e2e1f53261127f2d53d150eb3c12a8da3ac79Block Operator
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