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 2913656 Details
Epoch: 134 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2915053 epoch_slot_no: 20653 block_no: 2913520 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1342 time: 2019-07-30 16:29:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5997244042ffe7725141320f47671b3873293a3e63265f0629d46d6e01e59c0eBlock Operator
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