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 2917540 Details
Epoch: 135 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2918936 epoch_slot_no: 2936 block_no: 2917403 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1879 time: 2019-07-31 14:03:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5d005187eaf425bc725589fded998c927599a009744ceb0293179d2c0521769eBlock Operator
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