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 2943211 Details
Epoch: 136 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2944606 epoch_slot_no: 7006 block_no: 2943073 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1887 time: 2019-08-06 12:40:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf0e5156fb5788bca0327de707900990214144fc2d6fb8e3bca28eea7f93ae7fbBlock Operator
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