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 2914789 Details
Epoch: 135 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2916185 epoch_slot_no: 185 block_no: 2914652 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 4818 time: 2019-07-30 22:46:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7a670e548fe006d4bf9db586f1384df1a73e6b042f7c4663a68f941585b7e5c8Block Operator
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