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 2914047 Details
Epoch: 134 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2915444 epoch_slot_no: 21044 block_no: 2913911 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 993 time: 2019-07-30 18:39:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x880f01f5f219493fc1711e5346df44645e6e55fa2328142e3b1c37af41286e4cBlock Operator
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