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 2941189 Details
Epoch: 136 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2942584 epoch_slot_no: 4984 block_no: 2941051 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1882 time: 2019-08-06 01:26:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcaeaddb7acfd600fc2feae185c77dad8096ea8e327b479fe392d692311e4ca61Block Operator
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