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 2924142 Details
Epoch: 135 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2925538 epoch_slot_no: 9538 block_no: 2924005 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2725 time: 2019-08-02 02:44:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9442da692e0f3f9d0a1805ecf56627837284b77c13f0dc94c2952854071d6471Block Operator
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