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 2942250 Details
Epoch: 136 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2943645 epoch_slot_no: 6045 block_no: 2942112 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3595 time: 2019-08-06 07:19:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0e8e839e23a60863d157145d06a88e30834806f1ddada20af86b3566da3012deBlock Operator
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