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 2913180 Details
Epoch: 134 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2914577 epoch_slot_no: 20177 block_no: 2913044 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 4811 time: 2019-07-30 13:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4a7152112f1d5f3ad80849260a0e9d1175d86721cb5af75a5c814d51aeeafa50Block Operator
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