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 2941442 Details
Epoch: 136 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2942837 epoch_slot_no: 5237 block_no: 2941304 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2888 time: 2019-08-06 02:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x17ba9cf3fd61a04974fb53e08dfaea44b9ed6f14b80dbd28520df7434777de2cBlock Operator
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