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 2931252 Details
Epoch: 135 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2932648 epoch_slot_no: 16648 block_no: 2931115 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1315 time: 2019-08-03 18:14:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf1caf473a6fe21e1c3bf395b82b6b3b85afbea1791e50e5cfb13bfbb90afd59fBlock Operator
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