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 2929601 Details
Epoch: 135 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2930997 epoch_slot_no: 14997 block_no: 2929464 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1278 time: 2019-08-03 09:03:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x644ded6f860609cca4252f7d4f02f77df28bfb5240f9507bb2a745bf0b10f9b6Block Operator
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