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 2920278 Details
Epoch: 135 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2921674 epoch_slot_no: 5674 block_no: 2920141 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1311 time: 2019-08-01 05:16:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6e4329788e24b52b7340dab5ea5ee883b49eb956b1533afb601c8f47084f515eBlock Operator
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