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 2939534 Details
Epoch: 136 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2940929 epoch_slot_no: 3329 block_no: 2939396 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1952 time: 2019-08-05 16:14:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8430e80546572898807a44de15b5449068c5cc3c6b52b07cbde86ec0014c10afBlock Operator
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