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 2930717 Details
Epoch: 135 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2932113 epoch_slot_no: 16113 block_no: 2930580 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1357 time: 2019-08-03 15:15:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5d32eec3d4ddecce4b9c6d6eafb5f5ba2e524ee893c98fde3330ad76f78e3590Block Operator
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