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 2910420 Details
Epoch: 134 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2911817 epoch_slot_no: 17417 block_no: 2910284 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1207 time: 2019-07-29 22:30:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4d486a7425eb44dd03c5ffad35c96d690f489524655220f872fcf8efaf90852bBlock Operator
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