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 2926595 Details
Epoch: 135 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2927991 epoch_slot_no: 11991 block_no: 2926458 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1564 time: 2019-08-02 16:21:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x86ee1e4a256d0693f450d985163a44bf42325d06607bf71ed10090b7547319b9Block Operator
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