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 2928512 Details
Epoch: 135 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2929908 epoch_slot_no: 13908 block_no: 2928375 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1172 time: 2019-08-03 03:00:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5d8d381afc615fbf7ef6e53918fdaffad051229723e8c3bb228ef2a8729aae63Block Operator
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