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 2915567 Details
Epoch: 135 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2916963 epoch_slot_no: 963 block_no: 2915430 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2080 time: 2019-07-31 03:05:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb05222438cb767780877596f83e247e4c4a761531cb11c30a43e903cc69e4e24Block Operator
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