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 2913189 Details
Epoch: 134 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2914586 epoch_slot_no: 20186 block_no: 2913053 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1026 time: 2019-07-30 13:53:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd9ac72e3dc0bf983e204f3a852af7c61f83bbb2f78582fef9cbfdf8676210a63Block Operator
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