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 2929515 Details
Epoch: 135 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2930911 epoch_slot_no: 14911 block_no: 2929378 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1348 time: 2019-08-03 08:35:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf8c51918807f5e3461b26ce2e3e3a26ece7f949daae832770e97f1be9a33041eBlock Operator
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