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 2912855 Details
Epoch: 134 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2914252 epoch_slot_no: 19852 block_no: 2912719 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1506 time: 2019-07-30 12:02:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x21c2f04eb4a653577db74fb51d0801097cfa3007639854550558d90b085587eeBlock Operator
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