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 2916898 Details
Epoch: 135 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2918294 epoch_slot_no: 2294 block_no: 2916761 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1573 time: 2019-07-31 10:29:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x85ad09f29e5a5a9c1cd171a3dea54607bb02c0ed34ce30d6e18a285be1cccd53Block Operator
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