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 2918519 Details
Epoch: 135 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2919915 epoch_slot_no: 3915 block_no: 2918382 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 996 time: 2019-07-31 19:29:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf2c63d9206a7528c2e4128f4f9a0eb7d5ed3a2231ea2fb7a88d37433d2b5fcd7Block Operator
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