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 2918413 Details
Epoch: 135 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2919809 epoch_slot_no: 3809 block_no: 2918276 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2141 time: 2019-07-31 18:54:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9760666b935f43d50921ccb8ab739eb7f58aa383dfb51656cd6f3a23e493322bBlock Operator
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