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 2932772 Details
Epoch: 135 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2934168 epoch_slot_no: 18168 block_no: 2932635 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1026 time: 2019-08-04 02:40:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x01401a19f896b195e607c01b0930a4fbd8892ea130e1edcd38491245e510415fBlock Operator
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