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 2943289 Details
Epoch: 136 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2944684 epoch_slot_no: 7084 block_no: 2943151 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2346 time: 2019-08-06 13:06:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x15897202104362aebf188d3b82086f9ca3ee89c379f33406ac5cfc6e80b10e74Block Operator
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