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 2941024 Details
Epoch: 136 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2942419 epoch_slot_no: 4819 block_no: 2940886 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2366 time: 2019-08-06 00:31:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x22fd99d931b41871ef44c06da9ab4240df1d150aac23c67e67ce1aae040e74acBlock Operator
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