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 2916093 Details
Epoch: 135 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2917489 epoch_slot_no: 1489 block_no: 2915956 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3052 time: 2019-07-31 06:01:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1a4f39d528a775e317ffb311ea1a58736c1c26079d5cf719c8f8372ed6b163c0Block Operator
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