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 2913541 Details
Epoch: 134 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2914938 epoch_slot_no: 20538 block_no: 2913405 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2659 time: 2019-07-30 15:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1bc2c99be1732922e3d4eb7ff139e1e73d6b1906dbeaa1cc0f73fcf2f4de1721Block Operator
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