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 2921699 Details
Epoch: 135 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2923095 epoch_slot_no: 7095 block_no: 2921562 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1693 time: 2019-08-01 13:09:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd92ed3a4ed8d68c64cd76115ca0cb6a091412334463c3f17a3f2290f250ce93aBlock Operator
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