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 2943696 Details
Epoch: 136 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2945091 epoch_slot_no: 7491 block_no: 2943558 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1631 time: 2019-08-06 15:21:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdc25531caa0d21a0f48163f4b4999d9a3a9c42f2f2ce494a1fa137f3308c01c3Block Operator
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