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 2935396 Details
Epoch: 135 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2936792 epoch_slot_no: 20792 block_no: 2935259 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2331 time: 2019-08-04 17:15:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xab4b6737b69c2f38e4cef1faca8284ba4db0c8d8205d62ebb404004b9a76c6a4Block Operator
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