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 2939444 Details
Epoch: 136 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2940839 epoch_slot_no: 3239 block_no: 2939306 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2802 time: 2019-08-05 15:44:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf37a484fb043cf4508623b947ec3ad41af19fa43c91ebd5b53e99abfb73dde1dBlock Operator
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