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 2916485 Details
Epoch: 135 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2917881 epoch_slot_no: 1881 block_no: 2916348 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2261 time: 2019-07-31 08:11:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2bcd758fe7be9ad7ad08b19d3331910b11ae7ba613c1d6d768f48d13883f71fdBlock Operator
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