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 2934494 Details
Epoch: 135 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2935890 epoch_slot_no: 19890 block_no: 2934357 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1387 time: 2019-08-04 12:14:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8242ff696aff4bbbbedabd6d8c43ff2942eda4ccdfb8412c87f79d5c5f9c4913Block Operator
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