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 2941129 Details
Epoch: 136 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2942524 epoch_slot_no: 4924 block_no: 2940991 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1701 time: 2019-08-06 01:06:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7f590ea17138e01b5cb4d1e02e00ca886387644711c03b33ce747d23e9d2b7d2Block Operator
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