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 2916756 Details
Epoch: 135 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2918152 epoch_slot_no: 2152 block_no: 2916619 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2799 time: 2019-07-31 09:42:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xca2b28a334f0a2e871ea5984478d58019c50102a95d599140eb86c980ddca8bbBlock Operator
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