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 2930206 Details
Epoch: 135 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2931602 epoch_slot_no: 15602 block_no: 2930069 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 991 time: 2019-08-03 12:25:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7bb9fc94c653827550ad00356ef641549fe8641e95a77510423535094dacfec9Block Operator
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