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 2915822 Details
Epoch: 135 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2917218 epoch_slot_no: 1218 block_no: 2915685 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2650 time: 2019-07-31 04:30:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0d53a41a75fdde43d5cb4250c0de1e71a15e9255e15976d14cd28159245b173bBlock Operator
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