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 2941505 Details
Epoch: 136 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2942900 epoch_slot_no: 5300 block_no: 2941367 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1311 time: 2019-08-06 03:11:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcb8500fb466bafc4811b469b74d08755782c9dfdc7f7622ce382dd39e7ed5fd9Block Operator
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