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 2917914 Details
Epoch: 135 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2919310 epoch_slot_no: 3310 block_no: 2917777 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2652 time: 2019-07-31 16:08:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x95a771436f01073be1653b4a47684bc96b5112d83ddacdc467b4e9244fbdde57Block Operator
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