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 2940772 Details
Epoch: 136 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2942167 epoch_slot_no: 4567 block_no: 2940634 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1353 time: 2019-08-05 23:07:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x72de9e9ad0e0f22ffbda6d8b1dec65b73eb82baf31759a3ad53d6a699fec27e7Block Operator
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