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 2935848 Details
Epoch: 135 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2937244 epoch_slot_no: 21244 block_no: 2935711 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1629 time: 2019-08-04 19:46:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc0f2b02f1185063e0a34ec9975db7b72e6cdd50db2a03c4bcb5e2632c884b51aBlock Operator
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