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 2917891 Details
Epoch: 135 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2919287 epoch_slot_no: 3287 block_no: 2917754 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3203 time: 2019-07-31 16:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x39b27e8ef1cd3819c5a61b88ac12d9408f9bce054423cada8943660a57b1d6ffBlock Operator
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