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 2918948 Details
Epoch: 135 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2920344 epoch_slot_no: 4344 block_no: 2918811 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1172 time: 2019-07-31 21:52:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x60d090acb783cce84cb6cd35fda35e8e0fcf30067666da15d48be0e0dc6ce455Block Operator
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