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 2941982 Details
Epoch: 136 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2943377 epoch_slot_no: 5777 block_no: 2941844 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 4068 time: 2019-08-06 05:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9d5a90550b4240ae73d5310de326b9cb9f831879ea58dda33ae828e53f936b76Block Operator
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