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 2913942 Details
Epoch: 134 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2915339 epoch_slot_no: 20939 block_no: 2913806 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3108 time: 2019-07-30 18:04:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc87927f243bdbeea406a8a4a6c774008145ae58200273de4c47e4558db606d42Block Operator
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