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 2943004 Details
Epoch: 136 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2944399 epoch_slot_no: 6799 block_no: 2942866 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3073 time: 2019-08-06 11:31:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x69e6821d34918754b45b95c4575cab31792ea7d9a102f71cf2e7157d97267c4dBlock Operator
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