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 2916781 Details
Epoch: 135 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2918177 epoch_slot_no: 2177 block_no: 2916644 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 5373 time: 2019-07-31 09:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9a683744f0209833399f9d2a65ce1f9a730ef23ba351c123b6a0e45e8317cd36Block Operator
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