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 2939992 Details
Epoch: 136 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2941387 epoch_slot_no: 3787 block_no: 2939854 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1206 time: 2019-08-05 18:47:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8ecd854dd3f00f3004abec456eaca3f3bbcf2e9d6aa1bb043e6aa8f05860ae78Block Operator
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