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 2914777 Details
Epoch: 135 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2916173 epoch_slot_no: 173 block_no: 2914640 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 995 time: 2019-07-30 22:42:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x44ab236ff08c772a0de298ebbbb3c6f23215c8285a6fc5bcc1bc0c423e72a989Block Operator
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