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 2929449 Details
Epoch: 135 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2930845 epoch_slot_no: 14845 block_no: 2929312 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1891 time: 2019-08-03 08:13:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcd38a7ad940953de2d7e953c972debc6bd66daa8161d0217b4ea2d3a2ce62ed7Block Operator
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