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 2942620 Details
Epoch: 136 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2944015 epoch_slot_no: 6415 block_no: 2942482 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1324 time: 2019-08-06 09:23:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4304b4f0adf670ee80f620c75dbd0b74cdfda8c890a5691fc4990a6435fe4cc7Block Operator
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