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 2934509 Details
Epoch: 135 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2935905 epoch_slot_no: 19905 block_no: 2934372 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2997 time: 2019-08-04 12:19:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5a217b7fc4c5685e84792e6cb329d85259fcb5e7e7b1c6ebc0868cb7b08651cdBlock Operator
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