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 2943274 Details
Epoch: 136 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2944669 epoch_slot_no: 7069 block_no: 2943136 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1808 time: 2019-08-06 13:01:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa0253c68b94ab611b82c8c3e7b97fe26f4d15efa83b333dafd56df34274bf580Block Operator
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