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 2914127 Details
Epoch: 134 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2915524 epoch_slot_no: 21124 block_no: 2913991 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1531 time: 2019-07-30 19:06:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc98d411941bcf5f92924b63b4a64df3a54118577264fbdaf0967fbe154ce89cfBlock Operator
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