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 2935366 Details
Epoch: 135 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2936762 epoch_slot_no: 20762 block_no: 2935229 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2368 time: 2019-08-04 17:05:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x962ce5f1444b128a76766d8d54d06fdd856c5cefb6ba66c5e6d16ba725d3211cBlock Operator
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