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 2924496 Details
Epoch: 135 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2925892 epoch_slot_no: 9892 block_no: 2924359 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1740 time: 2019-08-02 04:42:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcce00e18a875e0f103d900e6f0a296d792e6fe7335ba1e424f38cfa7fe1727c9Block Operator
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