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 2943962 Details
Epoch: 136 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 2945357 epoch_slot_no: 7757 block_no: 2943824 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 7486 time: 2019-08-06 16:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xce2602ad4b509ba2f4e3c7f0f527fa1b847cdffafc6cb70ea74d723d9854b6adBlock Operator
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