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 2911009 Details
Epoch: 134 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2912406 epoch_slot_no: 18006 block_no: 2910873 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1982 time: 2019-07-30 01:46:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd15a2303b2f5c5a2861c616a15e8123f542d7e0f344fbd9e3a9f00dad51c0eb4Block Operator
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