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 2941619 Details
Epoch: 136 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2943014 epoch_slot_no: 5414 block_no: 2941481 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2134 time: 2019-08-06 03:49:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1482ec4deb5ec2e9256becb3dd7f496925b443e39d6d699e075662412180865dBlock Operator
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