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 2935496 Details
Epoch: 135 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2936892 epoch_slot_no: 20892 block_no: 2935359 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1383 time: 2019-08-04 17:48:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4c5702a27c37760cce124564abd9e1744a4d22de719ceb9f31c5cdfa8ebd3cdcBlock Operator
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