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 2942851 Details
Epoch: 136 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2944246 epoch_slot_no: 6646 block_no: 2942713 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2257 time: 2019-08-06 10:40:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x73da2c5f3c20dfb3330d0822fdd9bedaf7d6f27e62481bea76835781540f7a94Block Operator
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