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 2916741 Details
Epoch: 135 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2918137 epoch_slot_no: 2137 block_no: 2916604 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 6002 time: 2019-07-31 09:37:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0735c16b5a593120a288ea9b698c713258828b792e15ac622b15306cf4d829afBlock Operator
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