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 2941851 Details
Epoch: 136 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2943246 epoch_slot_no: 5646 block_no: 2941713 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1282 time: 2019-08-06 05:06:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9209d483e5cc18968856d5ab73497b8613be66455d360bc5d10479ba54ec5ee7Block Operator
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