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 2943580 Details
Epoch: 136 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2944975 epoch_slot_no: 7375 block_no: 2943442 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 991 time: 2019-08-06 14:43:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb6595dd15cec765872564e373eb17e38b100227be6df88ddc73ec8e8d3f2de00Block Operator
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