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 2942321 Details
Epoch: 136 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2943716 epoch_slot_no: 6116 block_no: 2942183 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1315 time: 2019-08-06 07:43:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5621188ae92756d1cf615238beb3ca319ac22fa81ccb30779f15e3838b9e1490Block Operator
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