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 2941235 Details
Epoch: 136 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2942630 epoch_slot_no: 5030 block_no: 2941097 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 4909 time: 2019-08-06 01:41:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa3357b993f7ce5d11cf1fd59d45b63b8010d4b17ec121d1bbbc95db11178145dBlock Operator
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