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 2924370 Details
Epoch: 135 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2925766 epoch_slot_no: 9766 block_no: 2924233 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1494 time: 2019-08-02 04:00:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb7a339b3dbb6025941816e1290e80c642dc2b545b6a767d4c18e883ac011ab5eBlock Operator
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