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 2931152 Details
Epoch: 135 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2932548 epoch_slot_no: 16548 block_no: 2931015 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 987 time: 2019-08-03 17:40:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x81718f490d962c0eb2d711cbcdce6b3000988e2b6a2ba595385f9856c52efde7Block Operator
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