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 2922436 Details
Epoch: 135 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2923832 epoch_slot_no: 7832 block_no: 2922299 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2063 time: 2019-08-01 17:15:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf80f3f16537da2a062f300ad20560cd329c0e49ade37ab5257e1746b922d6fc6Block Operator
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