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 2941580 Details
Epoch: 136 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2942975 epoch_slot_no: 5375 block_no: 2941442 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1660 time: 2019-08-06 03:36:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xccc813fedd35e1570f7ce6b300e04fdd2d3d7f6d2ce8155e2f673e91ed3cd676Block Operator
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