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 2916258 Details
Epoch: 135 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2917654 epoch_slot_no: 1654 block_no: 2916121 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1706 time: 2019-07-31 06:56:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc3b1dbc1d0d8efbee0c5e59a4ba9438c4e0250acc598c5d990556423418f813aBlock Operator
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