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 2922550 Details
Epoch: 135 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2923946 epoch_slot_no: 7946 block_no: 2922413 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 987 time: 2019-08-01 17:53:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe534cac01561c9f4b46d455eb10e0fc52a2cdd1914a8264efd6e1994e236dc28Block Operator
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