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 2924542 Details
Epoch: 135 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2925938 epoch_slot_no: 9938 block_no: 2924405 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2574 time: 2019-08-02 04:57:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xaef897bd8dd6109603e983a01291a792f6573449456483309b70ef849298fb2fBlock Operator
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