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 2941054 Details
Epoch: 136 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2942449 epoch_slot_no: 4849 block_no: 2940916 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 4844 time: 2019-08-06 00:41:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x061fa78b0f36bd58c713026f779c7d7c4d8a8ba2326fdc9fc2e9bdd4c90e47ebBlock Operator
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