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 2941972 Details
Epoch: 136 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2943367 epoch_slot_no: 5767 block_no: 2941834 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1278 time: 2019-08-06 05:47:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1742676c6498298a7204578cc8f3632f4fe6379e3b10f11895824d0851ab11cdBlock Operator
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