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 2912364 Details
Epoch: 134 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2913761 epoch_slot_no: 19361 block_no: 2912228 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2441 time: 2019-07-30 09:18:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x016990483274d18d626a20c5d67b551d24c10799131bc2e94c99cfb45c153ec4Block Operator
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