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 2930399 Details
Epoch: 135 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2931795 epoch_slot_no: 15795 block_no: 2930262 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 954 time: 2019-08-03 13:29:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9b037ed92d8c49010d714f5162672942cd4c79365f05a7bd11d250a0eb7a2507Block Operator
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