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 2942356 Details
Epoch: 136 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2943751 epoch_slot_no: 6151 block_no: 2942218 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 958 time: 2019-08-06 07:55:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbec5955a9c5a0b27dfb26805ae409ec320a933bd97a6583e6741ea9a625a21bfBlock Operator
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