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 2926405 Details
Epoch: 135 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2927801 epoch_slot_no: 11801 block_no: 2926268 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1388 time: 2019-08-02 15:18:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x697d43a38889dee5be87f4d3939b005493a6b61b44165ee0359d55914b452017Block Operator
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