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 2942913 Details
Epoch: 136 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2944308 epoch_slot_no: 6708 block_no: 2942775 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3130 time: 2019-08-06 11:00:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8ac3812f0573bf1f06561595f45838891675a7cbb8a66417466ad837b9dd85b3Block Operator
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