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 2937016 Details
Epoch: 136 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2938411 epoch_slot_no: 811 block_no: 2936878 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 996 time: 2019-08-05 02:15:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x60a7ae951022afbe8be40921427bb71a3d4f4e26af9f8bef42fec1a97b2954feBlock Operator
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