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 2913653 Details
Epoch: 134 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2915050 epoch_slot_no: 20650 block_no: 2913517 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1753 time: 2019-07-30 16:28:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x328c3d58975b792c56ed02f4cdb209066397469cfd1beb411e1bb917de468195Block Operator
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