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 2916961 Details
Epoch: 135 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2918357 epoch_slot_no: 2357 block_no: 2916824 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1922 time: 2019-07-31 10:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1799f8ea5375c4e005ca7b922d3809a1a6686090421e28b7c39ecd0a522a597aBlock Operator
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