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 2941490 Details
Epoch: 136 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2942885 epoch_slot_no: 5285 block_no: 2941352 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1348 time: 2019-08-06 03:06:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x965302eedc665678bd533373204f6ad53a7ab89b4c7df5b0361e50ad3e987a0dBlock Operator
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