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 2921142 Details
Epoch: 135 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2922538 epoch_slot_no: 6538 block_no: 2921005 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1139 time: 2019-08-01 10:04:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8edb0c830081d67d6e2f99e4ec86a63268497b42c9f8037969bf1b5332fa66dfBlock Operator
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