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 2931572 Details
Epoch: 135 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2932968 epoch_slot_no: 16968 block_no: 2931435 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1538 time: 2019-08-03 20:00:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x163b62c113a662061248da746a4f375925003d1287d1fc36e65ef5cefa7c75b8Block Operator
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