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 2941038 Details
Epoch: 136 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2942433 epoch_slot_no: 4833 block_no: 2940900 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1352 time: 2019-08-06 00:35:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xea125f6dba702a74b9cb6d36da8cae01d2995a5572a1c3f5dca63fe79f435fb3Block Operator
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