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 2942747 Details
Epoch: 136 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2944142 epoch_slot_no: 6542 block_no: 2942609 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 4583 time: 2019-08-06 10:05:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x82d4e5354704dc7d57dfeac55071df940ab868cfbaef5213118d6a198a2f09c8Block Operator
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