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 2943754 Details
Epoch: 136 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2945149 epoch_slot_no: 7549 block_no: 2943616 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2081 time: 2019-08-06 15:41:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1171b6dea35f0779e497058be744bd85ac820e6f6acb00ac2ef1df2f111bd8dcBlock Operator
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