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 2915706 Details
Epoch: 135 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 2917102 epoch_slot_no: 1102 block_no: 2915569 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3175 time: 2019-07-31 03:52:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x040c0fc73ea018068611c1f0fc0fefa3ab020246019b967da5ff82e7f9de2fb5Block Operator
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