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 2926485 Details
Epoch: 135 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2927881 epoch_slot_no: 11881 block_no: 2926348 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1174 time: 2019-08-02 15:45:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3fea4793d6bad21522b2a25517d591652faca0dd49ab70078ed01845e2bb2ceaBlock Operator
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