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 2943019 Details
Epoch: 136 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2944414 epoch_slot_no: 6814 block_no: 2942881 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1307 time: 2019-08-06 11:36:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1211fbe1b4cbc8e7801edf57f626072ca09e026c8a6000a3cb255c24d177c184Block Operator
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