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 2915385 Details
Epoch: 135 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 2916781 epoch_slot_no: 781 block_no: 2915248 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3180 time: 2019-07-31 02:05:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x14ace6ceb5a53a7e2a3a7429eaee5cd3b20a1e82ed381421ed01b3b31fc4dd54Block Operator
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