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 2918398 Details
Epoch: 135 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2919794 epoch_slot_no: 3794 block_no: 2918261 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1029 time: 2019-07-31 18:49:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3771b0d1807bb07166ec87a8b4a4646403837641d97f27b1f9eb51b3dd692f99Block Operator
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