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 2943109 Details
Epoch: 136 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2944504 epoch_slot_no: 6904 block_no: 2942971 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 995 time: 2019-08-06 12:06:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcbe418645c00726b9a70605d65ff169e6ca6f49406fda4e3493f23c0c3a16247Block Operator
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