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 2915601 Details
Epoch: 135 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2916997 epoch_slot_no: 997 block_no: 2915464 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1304 time: 2019-07-31 03:17:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x24044fcfbd9a5adc5b4d65982413f269a3888094d9fb8d30015afc56a5d29598Block Operator
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