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 2932081 Details
Epoch: 135 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2933477 epoch_slot_no: 17477 block_no: 2931944 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 4807 time: 2019-08-03 22:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8aa985b4b90dd239a4bf0ff5ec9d8d00bb14d6a2b976b8c73b63c50b314ab7eaBlock Operator
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