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 2921413 Details
Epoch: 135 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2922809 epoch_slot_no: 6809 block_no: 2921276 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2165 time: 2019-08-01 11:34:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd364dfc0207c75521851814f3da707bcafd341405c8e15e2db3aca3a72e7cc6bBlock Operator
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