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 2941537 Details
Epoch: 136 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2942932 epoch_slot_no: 5332 block_no: 2941399 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 4250 time: 2019-08-06 03:22:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xae9e8ed66e09508e0d6b880710715a2016852c2e4600d8b31062dac80be8810cBlock Operator
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