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 2930780 Details
Epoch: 135 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2932176 epoch_slot_no: 16176 block_no: 2930643 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1315 time: 2019-08-03 15:36:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x62869eced3422c70e42f078ea49d3eb88f607aec1c12113c10ee2613bf52104bBlock Operator
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