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 2922421 Details
Epoch: 135 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2923817 epoch_slot_no: 7817 block_no: 2922284 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1672 time: 2019-08-01 17:10:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6d76f524c75b40a287f6bfc51786ec92aa6fa2a23293cd60aee4917e2b27aa0fBlock Operator
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