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 2913283 Details
Epoch: 134 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2914680 epoch_slot_no: 20280 block_no: 2913147 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1884 time: 2019-07-30 14:24:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7d2db9b69f8a27ebb5e1f3016187c29b04c271d78611b7eaa2f45d041d60849fBlock Operator
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