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 2942973 Details
Epoch: 136 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2944368 epoch_slot_no: 6768 block_no: 2942835 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2420 time: 2019-08-06 11:20:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3c8b9ca8767af287d836c227b7c24705ea2d14bdff75fa48ed7f2a8e845cbdb8Block Operator
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