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 2931036 Details
Epoch: 135 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2932432 epoch_slot_no: 16432 block_no: 2930899 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 4277 time: 2019-08-03 17:02:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7957d9feae111d38170cd0502aeebcc4b79ff65d3b5584bfb3043a530b691841Block Operator
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