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 2927200 Details
Epoch: 135 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2928596 epoch_slot_no: 12596 block_no: 2927063 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1572 time: 2019-08-02 19:43:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdd35333c7e44939cea193420a4fb356d6d2a9e26de2cd6bcde0ab68bf9a3b12aBlock Operator
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