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 2941610 Details
Epoch: 136 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2943005 epoch_slot_no: 5405 block_no: 2941472 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1928 time: 2019-08-06 03:46:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x396dc284c814487d3ea96078e5324bda2a9aa3c7eda028a9272281d096a9e27fBlock Operator
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