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 2910117 Details
Epoch: 134 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2911514 epoch_slot_no: 17114 block_no: 2909981 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1853 time: 2019-07-29 20:49:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7e1bcdedef72afbd43a59c4c18d9be80ca47c2649ba7f87f4266c34c6f1a3426Block Operator
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