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 2911666 Details
Epoch: 134 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2913063 epoch_slot_no: 18663 block_no: 2911530 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 993 time: 2019-07-30 05:25:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfcf7941bcc85ca24456137217fe8d17d451ef43a8cb8329d36f79ab46e3e5cbcBlock Operator
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