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 2935171 Details
Epoch: 135 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2936567 epoch_slot_no: 20567 block_no: 2935034 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 4221 time: 2019-08-04 16:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9caf82dd4bbc0193d72005c3f09d32c7c1d4bdfcb1238ce543aa1c39386f9485Block Operator
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