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 2913731 Details
Epoch: 134 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2915128 epoch_slot_no: 20728 block_no: 2913595 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1527 time: 2019-07-30 16:54:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbd8357486cbd6791517be936b8ff168d580185072f3217c4c15a580a1623be16Block Operator
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