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 2911590 Details
Epoch: 134 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2912987 epoch_slot_no: 18587 block_no: 2911454 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1026 time: 2019-07-30 05:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6b869989af9b0fb6f7cf269e930b95c438cfd122f438a97aa591349218f5cbfaBlock Operator
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