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 2914755 Details
Epoch: 135 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2916151 epoch_slot_no: 151 block_no: 2914618 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1176 time: 2019-07-30 22:35:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa9ffede121fa65917feed917a681b19bb606aae2250babf89d958e2de6605a33Block Operator
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