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 2918233 Details
Epoch: 135 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2919629 epoch_slot_no: 3629 block_no: 2918096 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 996 time: 2019-07-31 17:54:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x136a1877e8f48fee29457cca5cb725fe9ec831d43ad2534df245ffa88eecbfecBlock Operator
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