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 2930131 Details
Epoch: 135 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2931527 epoch_slot_no: 15527 block_no: 2929994 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2030 time: 2019-08-03 12:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2ec4416141160d6d9050514acd46d1e8417e5be5053781b16f4a3da76b4f859aBlock Operator
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