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 2942476 Details
Epoch: 136 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2943871 epoch_slot_no: 6271 block_no: 2942338 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 4922 time: 2019-08-06 08:35:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa8fb8257ed18ff15a8e2e2ffc630c7a2c60fc16ea72d061647d63cf5d333aaa1Block Operator
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