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 2917120 Details
Epoch: 135 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2918516 epoch_slot_no: 2516 block_no: 2916983 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1395 time: 2019-07-31 11:43:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd5610863d74f0c4ee8cb616a5c7d8e53dd9a38ec8ae4251530a498de9b95d518Block Operator
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