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 2933417 Details
Epoch: 135 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2934813 epoch_slot_no: 18813 block_no: 2933280 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1568 time: 2019-08-04 06:15:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa553d04cd78dab93d0e77e4166665ae58f018234d1038fca1326e581beb21543Block Operator
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