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 2940722 Details
Epoch: 136 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2942117 epoch_slot_no: 4517 block_no: 2940584 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 4428 time: 2019-08-05 22:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9adc2a713911d2332d49f6465a1cc9ee723e2632f8234a037b1edd89de1d10c2Block Operator
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