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 2935321 Details
Epoch: 135 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2936717 epoch_slot_no: 20717 block_no: 2935184 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 6726 time: 2019-08-04 16:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3262747ab21aac64bf752b333537c3644a8e6f7639aa654e52aea4d219b678b0Block Operator
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