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 2941175 Details
Epoch: 136 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2942570 epoch_slot_no: 4970 block_no: 2941037 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 995 time: 2019-08-06 01:21:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0b2d9a6c349dcc68eb7d7e742fd4c38ecdab0a21d3a57f00dfd24ed3fdcbd44bBlock Operator
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