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 2942943 Details
Epoch: 136 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2944338 epoch_slot_no: 6738 block_no: 2942805 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1492 time: 2019-08-06 11:10:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x67e285d7f4fc673ce4feb1fbbee65c2dc4c091e9e12fb1400c6a8799a05f0248Block Operator
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