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 2943217 Details
Epoch: 136 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2944612 epoch_slot_no: 7012 block_no: 2943079 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2030 time: 2019-08-06 12:42:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfb526fce5d4ae01ce9130d78d7e83b6ce810ab1b0045e5a15af7c0950995c815Block Operator
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