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 2943756 Details
Epoch: 136 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2945151 epoch_slot_no: 7551 block_no: 2943618 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1980 time: 2019-08-06 15:41:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc27531843784a772d9d683a8c97dbaf61ddc4358f6de024183f2a7a9462f0e58Block Operator
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