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 2934322 Details
Epoch: 135 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2935718 epoch_slot_no: 19718 block_no: 2934185 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1022 time: 2019-08-04 11:17:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1439cb036e83732fa3247081b98162ef7be8fd30aded88fe99a4d65566eaa2f2Block Operator
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