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 2917222 Details
Epoch: 135 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2918618 epoch_slot_no: 2618 block_no: 2917085 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1029 time: 2019-07-31 12:17:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8c5a2478fa4dd0d7d7f85f880ddf4df07a6081d85432bd17df27f8f44ef13012Block Operator
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