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 2937009 Details
Epoch: 136 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2938404 epoch_slot_no: 804 block_no: 2936871 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3308 time: 2019-08-05 02:12:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3d658c257cc504a3da171be1089aadae0cb3ee82d355205d7c9eec94c3312df3Block Operator
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