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 2921759 Details
Epoch: 135 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2923155 epoch_slot_no: 7155 block_no: 2921622 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1656 time: 2019-08-01 13:29:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x851b860494c7d9cabf47c38e71e17a76b3282931e631b036090eb2ad00c23c0cBlock Operator
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