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 2943184 Details
Epoch: 136 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2944579 epoch_slot_no: 6979 block_no: 2943046 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2206 time: 2019-08-06 12:31:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4caac437a2642187b9d8e0b3df7179f2ac5cdbb684dd9a83d80469f5e0cc2f50Block Operator
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