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 2939907 Details
Epoch: 136 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2941302 epoch_slot_no: 3702 block_no: 2939769 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1378 time: 2019-08-05 18:18:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x94cb319c9eb7541156d9e03a1a31ba04157015195f4335451a6a8dfe748dbd59Block Operator
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