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 2917939 Details
Epoch: 135 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2919335 epoch_slot_no: 3335 block_no: 2917802 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 996 time: 2019-07-31 16:16:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcaa1a0747106fea85bfec0d04018a7b7cb4baef8f208d4a60631ff42e670c35bBlock Operator
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