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 2917459 Details
Epoch: 135 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2918855 epoch_slot_no: 2855 block_no: 2917322 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1930 time: 2019-07-31 13:36:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x067800996fc3b395cc0ad1593612339cb1b2110a00f21f28ba64d561511d952bBlock Operator
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