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 2916996 Details
Epoch: 135 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2918392 epoch_slot_no: 2392 block_no: 2916859 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2105 time: 2019-07-31 11:02:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2445f6b8e50eb732b00ac2b39065ee23c5651cb465f628deb97cb4626933c63cBlock Operator
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