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 2931818 Details
Epoch: 135 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2933214 epoch_slot_no: 17214 block_no: 2931681 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1623 time: 2019-08-03 21:22:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbf952b649bee031918d2a1acb75ee671e2f40cd1b0bf1504bbe3956ec3e28e07Block Operator
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