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 2943565 Details
Epoch: 136 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2944960 epoch_slot_no: 7360 block_no: 2943427 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 991 time: 2019-08-06 14:38:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x78907096e10255150caa36ad7d4c6fc6e8dd5a07bce3d3b415b5b035458faef3Block Operator
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