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 2912054 Details
Epoch: 134 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2913451 epoch_slot_no: 19051 block_no: 2911918 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1026 time: 2019-07-30 07:35:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa6501ef52fe91844a7114ca9d2dcc231e2c8b5416fbb5f8142c33a7bfaedd47cBlock Operator
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