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 2927524 Details
Epoch: 135 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2928920 epoch_slot_no: 12920 block_no: 2927387 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1753 time: 2019-08-02 21:31:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5ca9a91453b7731770e9f5058428c555c53a663c270e253c5f590a3c1a33e6a4Block Operator
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