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 2913339 Details
Epoch: 134 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2914736 epoch_slot_no: 20336 block_no: 2913203 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2743 time: 2019-07-30 14:43:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x32156d46fc66fccf1b722cf188a41b54930269f44ae91d83f7318eb398e7cfb0Block Operator
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