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 2917531 Details
Epoch: 135 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2918927 epoch_slot_no: 2927 block_no: 2917394 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2113 time: 2019-07-31 14:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x46a439ad09e21d087d5798b568a9da85965eab9f519cabc0a3e57afe357001feBlock Operator
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