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 2929743 Details
Epoch: 135 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2931139 epoch_slot_no: 15139 block_no: 2929606 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1635 time: 2019-08-03 09:51:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x242a79fc66754185279a085344ef9adbd39abc65b41500678ddd751e8cb26330Block Operator
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