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 2912594 Details
Epoch: 134 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2913991 epoch_slot_no: 19591 block_no: 2912458 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1392 time: 2019-07-30 10:35:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6244d4e72162cbb713431a943ee95e6ffc2722eed29de887784761e3703f22b5Block Operator
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