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 2941760 Details
Epoch: 136 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2943155 epoch_slot_no: 5555 block_no: 2941622 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 954 time: 2019-08-06 04:36:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xeefe2ebce920b46a3d71769fd5cefde3c27823e2dfdbb0431bac2ba753bd2df8Block Operator
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