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 2943395 Details
Epoch: 136 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2944790 epoch_slot_no: 7190 block_no: 2943257 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1529 time: 2019-08-06 13:41:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcd5b22d3e1fdb8d4928ba5da03eedf56d14cce51398d8e9286a180170166b403Block Operator
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