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 2920201 Details
Epoch: 135 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2921597 epoch_slot_no: 5597 block_no: 2920064 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 5144 time: 2019-08-01 04:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb4b4d661228720207c65b992fb5e614acb43b06d5705ed298ffa923713679ca4Block Operator
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