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 2912260 Details
Epoch: 134 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2913657 epoch_slot_no: 19257 block_no: 2912124 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 5192 time: 2019-07-30 08:43:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xae3f42ff78d3b2489e44c7b28f21dd9621185118ae59aa3469ee2301dc929c8aBlock Operator
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