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 2913596 Details
Epoch: 134 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2914993 epoch_slot_no: 20593 block_no: 2913460 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2759 time: 2019-07-30 16:09:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x22dc47dea6cbe1a5ad24bd0ae50012293f14f219c2dec701fe8a317e73a65ea6Block Operator
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