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 2911978 Details
Epoch: 134 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2913375 epoch_slot_no: 18975 block_no: 2911842 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1719 time: 2019-07-30 07:09:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdbe7c2a9ca46bc573d3ecc9ce3cc0c2b817e9826bf8d4783d7de73c7b13abb79Block Operator
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