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 2941104 Details
Epoch: 136 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2942499 epoch_slot_no: 4899 block_no: 2940966 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1086 time: 2019-08-06 00:57:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc2d8f94b5eb91aaa022dd6cd7cb9de8368ea0c7e3254c9b5470fef152cd41c23Block Operator
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