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 2915837 Details
Epoch: 135 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2917233 epoch_slot_no: 1233 block_no: 2915700 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2593 time: 2019-07-31 04:35:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3fff7a1c6facfb61305f3de95fa0595a94dee9b06c6126bb187b4f692f3ddb0dBlock Operator
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