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 2911740 Details
Epoch: 134 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2913137 epoch_slot_no: 18737 block_no: 2911604 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 5179 time: 2019-07-30 05:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x691d228401237f25da378f42bec0a9aeec1f742a40e2cbbb3f87f4d0d06ddd4aBlock Operator
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