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 2911820 Details
Epoch: 134 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2913217 epoch_slot_no: 18817 block_no: 2911684 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1572 time: 2019-07-30 06:17:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x15bf2a4222954406b0c66d476893ba5f848ae4825b6d588977d87b0cd937ed29Block Operator
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