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 2917888 Details
Epoch: 135 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2919284 epoch_slot_no: 3284 block_no: 2917751 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1000 time: 2019-07-31 15:59:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x538bf3284835022cbf47ddd920d024519c230955f2fdf9ad165fa9cc79a24d81Block Operator
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