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 2941370 Details
Epoch: 136 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2942765 epoch_slot_no: 5165 block_no: 2941232 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1643 time: 2019-08-06 02:26:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x13ffa5ffb99fa5ce59a22f98b4903668b3be6bba445d8d30e4a10e993a8d0802Block Operator
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