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 2943655 Details
Epoch: 136 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2945050 epoch_slot_no: 7450 block_no: 2943517 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1350 time: 2019-08-06 15:08:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf4ad08cbd840ccfd3a552a5199f5f659f8a9c138e53258df92138c17574b8abeBlock Operator
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