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 2917705 Details
Epoch: 135 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2919101 epoch_slot_no: 3101 block_no: 2917568 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2571 time: 2019-07-31 14:58:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd27385bc58a28e12c8f8b0fafe96e887f8772d04a9b4afb0792115421348a9f0Block Operator
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