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 2916631 Details
Epoch: 135 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2918027 epoch_slot_no: 2027 block_no: 2916494 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2992 time: 2019-07-31 09:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x551994f7d5d29fab0dfdce9498cad61cf7705b4c612f2520c6b00c15d7f2131eBlock Operator
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