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 2914273 Details
Epoch: 134 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2915670 epoch_slot_no: 21270 block_no: 2914137 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1022 time: 2019-07-30 19:54:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0aa728fe448e6695aa36cb35eba87531ce4c08c0aefc0dd8f7c300e018169cabBlock Operator
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