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 2940288 Details
Epoch: 136 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2941683 epoch_slot_no: 4083 block_no: 2940150 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1543 time: 2019-08-05 20:25:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x88fd7f85408bb04c2078108b25a0a1375a791c4f28a774eb0c11bc6b201c5f3bBlock Operator
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