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 2915704 Details
Epoch: 135 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 2917100 epoch_slot_no: 1100 block_no: 2915567 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2962 time: 2019-07-31 03:51:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x199138dabbf4f6fcfe6b16cf4a12a4acf1f43676922f82c626e44fed66c5b535Block Operator
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