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 2923099 Details
Epoch: 135 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2924495 epoch_slot_no: 8495 block_no: 2922962 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 987 time: 2019-08-01 20:56:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8ce8a174148b579b06029df9c7ff082b79a5a684a8aaf89ff038cd9b34d52121Block Operator
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