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 2917411 Details
Epoch: 135 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2918807 epoch_slot_no: 2807 block_no: 2917274 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2430 time: 2019-07-31 13:20:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x12ae26c40cd77cecad861b66f66f8b733a4f9f05754d32d71503c7b947e1d595Block Operator
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