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 2941280 Details
Epoch: 136 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2942675 epoch_slot_no: 5075 block_no: 2941142 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 991 time: 2019-08-06 01:56:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x118b352ce0f899c816fe87c3448888256e3be8007b8be8328ed2c4d98e6dad96Block Operator
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