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 2920490 Details
Epoch: 135 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2921886 epoch_slot_no: 5886 block_no: 2920353 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1348 time: 2019-08-01 06:26:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb24f296203892fe18aec5c47ff6700491c5be527ab3a459037ff4470ea9bbeeaBlock Operator
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