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 2911834 Details
Epoch: 134 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2913231 epoch_slot_no: 18831 block_no: 2911698 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1350 time: 2019-07-30 06:21:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x03189d0a02d81ea56e7acdd105b4c3c8af057739aba6d289907d689562c180c3Block Operator
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