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 2934764 Details
Epoch: 135 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2936160 epoch_slot_no: 20160 block_no: 2934627 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1391 time: 2019-08-04 13:44:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x16bb66048d4cf39939762c19003e7c957dd6416485d581b41d47a5e6fdf49a7fBlock Operator
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