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 2941836 Details
Epoch: 136 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2943231 epoch_slot_no: 5631 block_no: 2941698 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1631 time: 2019-08-06 05:01:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8f00e7765be87123490815dd71cdb42ebe6869c8dfe879cc7ca0603f2968c0e6Block Operator
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