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 2911851 Details
Epoch: 134 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2913248 epoch_slot_no: 18848 block_no: 2911715 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1736 time: 2019-07-30 06:27:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc5c80a395f13d919a1c1b88080fdd8b6fb4c77b43c63ee296818d2af98de6e1fBlock Operator
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