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 2928766 Details
Epoch: 135 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2930162 epoch_slot_no: 14162 block_no: 2928629 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1664 time: 2019-08-03 04:25:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1678642890af919bb0aea08b84946b72e116bb8c62606e5f0de5ac24e030a39cBlock Operator
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