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 2942576 Details
Epoch: 136 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2943971 epoch_slot_no: 6371 block_no: 2942438 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1170 time: 2019-08-06 09:08:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2c3aa32e43795d8bfb900b9afc9c4e89e9eede7c12602c7060d0142f748fadaaBlock Operator
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