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 2932872 Details
Epoch: 135 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2934268 epoch_slot_no: 18268 block_no: 2932735 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1387 time: 2019-08-04 03:14:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb7fa5ef7f8682b16d088de5dd1ebc5ca2f3699bceb8e0fe9346326bbe4c9ad49Block Operator
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