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 2940000 Details
Epoch: 136 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2941395 epoch_slot_no: 3795 block_no: 2939862 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1756 time: 2019-08-05 18:49:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1b51f8cd9a4c94c3aa72402d7248df39cb823d878a2f8d083805d2e7ee026091Block Operator
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