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 2911971 Details
Epoch: 134 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2913368 epoch_slot_no: 18968 block_no: 2911835 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2074 time: 2019-07-30 07:07:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa3985f2934128653f4355d36826f30f0a83592d05caf633c9aa1ce8c9f94db79Block Operator
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