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 2911641 Details
Epoch: 134 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2913038 epoch_slot_no: 18638 block_no: 2911505 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1342 time: 2019-07-30 05:17:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x17d1d4b7306d98c9a94dd23293fbeee9fa86c183d2de52c149c92d6f0f8fa6a9Block Operator
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