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 2943079 Details
Epoch: 136 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2944474 epoch_slot_no: 6874 block_no: 2942941 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1525 time: 2019-08-06 11:56:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa096d4dcd90df844ca54e92d2fc2f74da47670a62f4336bd973eae9a022ccf0bBlock Operator
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