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 2912437 Details
Epoch: 134 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2913834 epoch_slot_no: 19434 block_no: 2912301 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1527 time: 2019-07-30 09:42:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3b8a44d487d666664d72d5d322a4450800499ba94b54b21bb02c5f1d1f5e200fBlock Operator
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