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 2917171 Details
Epoch: 135 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2918567 epoch_slot_no: 2567 block_no: 2917034 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2465 time: 2019-07-31 12:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x59841d6df450ea3c5d5539ce1a257951d4b2d40f93731454bfa159aab190ff60Block Operator
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