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 2916149 Details
Epoch: 135 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2917545 epoch_slot_no: 1545 block_no: 2916012 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1029 time: 2019-07-31 06:19:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7eda6f28e54dcb738c4da140e20e9e3cb760f40d21d7076fab3596806a2bf1a7Block Operator
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