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 2930461 Details
Epoch: 135 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2931857 epoch_slot_no: 15857 block_no: 2930324 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1813 time: 2019-08-03 13:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa596530fe29e9cf137e32bd2e3cf4afe671acb17044d25ab4b8a3df80187a6d9Block Operator
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