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 2940798 Details
Epoch: 136 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2942193 epoch_slot_no: 4593 block_no: 2940660 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1344 time: 2019-08-05 23:15:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf97a21a4b3429f861cbf6334e4fdbc86fa0ff08e40eb1416df0014dd3ddd3137Block Operator
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