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 2940362 Details
Epoch: 136 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 2941757 epoch_slot_no: 4157 block_no: 2940224 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 10040 time: 2019-08-05 20:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5e8efb4ab5b866407ff35f24e6ba86d3ddfd152f5c3d27999b62e84bec91c322Block Operator
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