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 2942979 Details
Epoch: 136 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2944374 epoch_slot_no: 6774 block_no: 2942841 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 991 time: 2019-08-06 11:22:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7c9215152f211ea4133417d76dcde77e3f81fd62d2bd9db73cbd48d04ea02a85Block Operator
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