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 2939414 Details
Epoch: 136 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2940809 epoch_slot_no: 3209 block_no: 2939276 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3941 time: 2019-08-05 15:34:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf52d83eedc3622536a213e9de0a82bb8c89b4468506c8f635f0d879d0d6d2cdaBlock Operator
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