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 2930939 Details
Epoch: 135 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2932335 epoch_slot_no: 16335 block_no: 2930802 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 995 time: 2019-08-03 16:29:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x04d3d9315fc2fdabdab388b3d7ba7562247da2db9a1178c6c0d8b719e2fcca0eBlock Operator
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