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 2943463 Details
Epoch: 136 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2944858 epoch_slot_no: 7258 block_no: 2943325 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 991 time: 2019-08-06 14:04:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x20711f1cfeb6adb4e28c7dc507e4029f1a5451f8a35dd4d6b5b0c9ff8fcef461Block Operator
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