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 2927221 Details
Epoch: 135 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2928617 epoch_slot_no: 12617 block_no: 2927084 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 5001 time: 2019-08-02 19:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x25ee9236ebfe41117f2b27577b53e422d877117f5678fda5f6ff1d2206e2aaefBlock Operator
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