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 2935261 Details
Epoch: 135 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2936657 epoch_slot_no: 20657 block_no: 2935124 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1712 time: 2019-08-04 16:30:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x520d782dabdf31cf2152e6bc67c8952a3eae3b25c1575c225a6996572a0e53c3Block Operator
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