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 2941565 Details
Epoch: 136 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2942960 epoch_slot_no: 5360 block_no: 2941427 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2273 time: 2019-08-06 03:31:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0a58dd832919ece22911c4f56c56cd92cc4ce8bca27c53173a8b37e7beb70e68Block Operator
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