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 2939274 Details
Epoch: 136 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2940669 epoch_slot_no: 3069 block_no: 2939136 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1029 time: 2019-08-05 14:47:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x21fe3a851a4a4b42fee9bd5da72ee93228f3d162b296ab9e875989d6613eeb70Block Operator
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