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 2941506 Details
Epoch: 136 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2942901 epoch_slot_no: 5301 block_no: 2941368 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2081 time: 2019-08-06 03:11:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf2a59a0ffd37fb01d1f39b35e51a514afcb0c026521d676ed9ca6d37bfc02419Block Operator
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