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 2912820 Details
Epoch: 134 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2914217 epoch_slot_no: 19817 block_no: 2912684 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 4082 time: 2019-07-30 11:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x023a983fbfcafd699ca13fed99414810bfe58541ceae56be5aa13fb3378c87e7Block Operator
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