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 2942803 Details
Epoch: 136 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2944198 epoch_slot_no: 6598 block_no: 2942665 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 954 time: 2019-08-06 10:24:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1ec00297dd862eb9a7f363a204b871d0363d0251f12206b2173f3bbf3ea0b88eBlock Operator
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