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 2931547 Details
Epoch: 135 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2932943 epoch_slot_no: 16943 block_no: 2931410 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 995 time: 2019-08-03 19:52:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6b16c2f2fd0c3df82a65665f7b5a574408961952d3707efca9390c7b75fd8b6bBlock Operator
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