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 2943358 Details
Epoch: 136 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2944753 epoch_slot_no: 7153 block_no: 2943220 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 958 time: 2019-08-06 13:29:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9519a9878de9184e5f4648886d60f3f9478d87f45d55b8926851171bf1406412Block Operator
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