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 2942840 Details
Epoch: 136 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2944235 epoch_slot_no: 6635 block_no: 2942702 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1463 time: 2019-08-06 10:36:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9e68916beb42f7e9a52304871c8be18abe2e1652c20d61c9b39b1c7bc2273f53Block Operator
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