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 2926401 Details
Epoch: 135 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2927797 epoch_slot_no: 11797 block_no: 2926264 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1894 time: 2019-08-02 15:17:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x58be694beecab4386b0aea5c90f1f5c9fe94f52b64adf60c52a724c47394becdBlock Operator
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