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 2923879 Details
Epoch: 135 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2925275 epoch_slot_no: 9275 block_no: 2923742 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 944 time: 2019-08-02 01:16:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1062c13f61aed37e443db2f014c7bfba3bec2cf0bf81f65c45c47ac6ed7e234eBlock Operator
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