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 2941430 Details
Epoch: 136 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2942825 epoch_slot_no: 5225 block_no: 2941292 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1315 time: 2019-08-06 02:46:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x276ead8b79797430dac9712782633ebc2bdd286a74123e097288e4ee6fa2ebc2Block Operator
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