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 2916225 Details
Epoch: 135 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2917621 epoch_slot_no: 1621 block_no: 2916088 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1025 time: 2019-07-31 06:45:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x035e61865e9ee730ea41e60f653bb1a4357d2b2017b61b290c39b63dcd77861bBlock Operator
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