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 2913912 Details
Epoch: 134 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2915309 epoch_slot_no: 20909 block_no: 2913776 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2508 time: 2019-07-30 17:54:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7e529e05719abbd5f9918054c156b64a4f5e8aaf404c3bd78d38d297f700ae7cBlock Operator
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