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 2918851 Details
Epoch: 135 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2920247 epoch_slot_no: 4247 block_no: 2918714 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1575 time: 2019-07-31 21:20:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x63f633033a8e583a53cc950f7d51b76431387fb773459a163a2c01fbde606240Block Operator
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