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 2941538 Details
Epoch: 136 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2942933 epoch_slot_no: 5333 block_no: 2941400 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1957 time: 2019-08-06 03:22:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xac8d6b84469aadd43193499c828b654aabe795c5c9b084b10e9c7059a28c6cd4Block Operator
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