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 2934539 Details
Epoch: 135 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2935935 epoch_slot_no: 19935 block_no: 2934402 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1711 time: 2019-08-04 12:29:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9cba251a0a22241d1e3ba0d4493de92b8f3a4b913667043ad8b44617a8f0a436Block Operator
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