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 2912648 Details
Epoch: 134 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2914045 epoch_slot_no: 19645 block_no: 2912512 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1926 time: 2019-07-30 10:53:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbe0c40dd2dfcce7d5f9765c4d41908a8250c57bdd5913446958d6d3fb72a3ca3Block Operator
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