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 2913000 Details
Epoch: 134 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2914397 epoch_slot_no: 19997 block_no: 2912864 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 4829 time: 2019-07-30 12:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xac3fc596567ffd1015c7c703cf209c2935f6d6b78e179ef8c130fba05caf47ebBlock Operator
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