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 2930959 Details
Epoch: 135 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2932355 epoch_slot_no: 16355 block_no: 2930822 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1172 time: 2019-08-03 16:36:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6dd43155b73daeb7ac1592308fe5174825e1d2283360cb5a1eef81d51fbe5ca7Block Operator
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