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 2927427 Details
Epoch: 135 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2928823 epoch_slot_no: 12823 block_no: 2927290 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 956 time: 2019-08-02 20:59:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x52821cae4f9abc48fe6114c27e7e22d04ad73245f6a29b93e4fa05a4bf5c7885Block Operator
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