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 2941675 Details
Epoch: 136 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2943070 epoch_slot_no: 5470 block_no: 2941537 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1356 time: 2019-08-06 04:08:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe10115e90520cc511628b45c9fa3c73115caba28013d7bb44bf6e208b7ab2ed9Block Operator
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