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 2917711 Details
Epoch: 135 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2919107 epoch_slot_no: 3107 block_no: 2917574 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1738 time: 2019-07-31 15:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb038d7dff68cf1a125a859289571f4bc80e68e2cd153466a674538096a6769a6Block Operator
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