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 2940076 Details
Epoch: 136 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2941471 epoch_slot_no: 3871 block_no: 2939938 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1731 time: 2019-08-05 19:15:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9d22ece6c62bddc29a1c5b5a2bde42745795066f884c41358773b42b5293ce61Block Operator
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