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 2930281 Details
Epoch: 135 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2931677 epoch_slot_no: 15677 block_no: 2930144 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 4789 time: 2019-08-03 12:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x48dc14ef8f358530ddb89e1ea5ae3f269dc77e9338524256b31af0b0df33f65bBlock Operator
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