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 2912850 Details
Epoch: 134 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2914247 epoch_slot_no: 19847 block_no: 2912714 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1888 time: 2019-07-30 12:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc1be5292546b2e9d1b28da533cc1ab5b1f891092f0bd8be94be4916fe6da1ff0Block Operator
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