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 2931622 Details
Epoch: 135 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2933018 epoch_slot_no: 17018 block_no: 2931485 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2522 time: 2019-08-03 20:17:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1e4c62604b12c0878b593b8afed9a829ec347b04bd681caaf8728aacaaa3578aBlock Operator
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