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 2939282 Details
Epoch: 136 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2940677 epoch_slot_no: 3077 block_no: 2939144 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3373 time: 2019-08-05 14:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf6d1200bd9594b5f1ef9da1165c8d657c61379f6de8d143c6737cfcf60de7342Block Operator
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