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 2940052 Details
Epoch: 136 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2941447 epoch_slot_no: 3847 block_no: 2939914 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1891 time: 2019-08-05 19:07:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x63adbbc90d3dabe55ca37480fd899fb9b9328695ebe191a82bf9a2eb21e6abbdBlock Operator
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