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 2918142 Details
Epoch: 135 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2919538 epoch_slot_no: 3538 block_no: 2918005 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1033 time: 2019-07-31 17:24:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe0f5681f0e8fba99e31c5c09d578ab33c6a359e7176e3ea2501cb697d7ce8713Block Operator
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