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 2911410 Details
Epoch: 134 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2912807 epoch_slot_no: 18407 block_no: 2911274 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1387 time: 2019-07-30 04:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc0b2612c5956df763dba52a4e20c0f24f4d4ee17d7395026390046881e6e78aeBlock Operator
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