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 2943476 Details
Epoch: 136 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2944871 epoch_slot_no: 7271 block_no: 2943338 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 954 time: 2019-08-06 14:08:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc1e4700fe0556b1311b6137b29b46ae396af8ff32837ec84be7bdc0f70e559bcBlock Operator
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