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 2940302 Details
Epoch: 136 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2941697 epoch_slot_no: 4097 block_no: 2940164 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1715 time: 2019-08-05 20:30:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcf4727503ec485572c57308724c2633446e16140243b3dde837220c5c49f14ffBlock Operator
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