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 2934601 Details
Epoch: 135 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2935997 epoch_slot_no: 19997 block_no: 2934464 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2070 time: 2019-08-04 12:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x37df74fc32588597957b6dada5609e8ce88fad90e436a90b90fba1a1e335dcf0Block Operator
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