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 2922150 Details
Epoch: 135 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2923546 epoch_slot_no: 7546 block_no: 2922013 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1278 time: 2019-08-01 15:40:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x868931841116dbce9484cee599652185a2aa4209f1cad72338d94da1e373931aBlock Operator
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