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 2934055 Details
Epoch: 135 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2935451 epoch_slot_no: 19451 block_no: 2933918 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 4288 time: 2019-08-04 09:48:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfb88787b4e95658616d183445bb4f0516c26356eec139593abe08290e462ccacBlock Operator
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