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 2912670 Details
Epoch: 134 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2914067 epoch_slot_no: 19667 block_no: 2912534 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1745 time: 2019-07-30 11:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf66b9da0ed24c7b09661660053a3d7d9c4f140331b36f9a0a9d59558155e029aBlock Operator
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