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 2918428 Details
Epoch: 135 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2919824 epoch_slot_no: 3824 block_no: 2918291 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1029 time: 2019-07-31 18:59:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8b40145a7f5ccafacd56a240b81f3a4016c02ba4cddfb670338ba14f8833957dBlock Operator
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