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 2911209 Details
Epoch: 134 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2912606 epoch_slot_no: 18206 block_no: 2911073 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1926 time: 2019-07-30 02:53:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x15008566834d6f11a42cc7dd690abd6f72ec382e37e9c090ef2649d6b03749aeBlock Operator
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