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 2942012 Details
Epoch: 136 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2943407 epoch_slot_no: 5807 block_no: 2941874 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3513 time: 2019-08-06 06:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe3666b9dd119d54a358da6ffe7d80cedd09394ac08a8c43caf58cf5c10893280Block Operator
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