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 2943169 Details
Epoch: 136 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2944564 epoch_slot_no: 6964 block_no: 2943031 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1635 time: 2019-08-06 12:26:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa1ad141056f5ae1912285a432bb819db01cc60e70490ad36523ed11de6138e7cBlock Operator
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