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 2913540 Details
Epoch: 134 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2914937 epoch_slot_no: 20537 block_no: 2913404 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3742 time: 2019-07-30 15:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x83a7de9d54ad9326d68d54e87dda6da8af639c037df4835859e7c7da5af0bcd5Block Operator
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