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 2937085 Details
Epoch: 136 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2938480 epoch_slot_no: 880 block_no: 2936947 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2593 time: 2019-08-05 02:38:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb3a1fb5066eda43d83247c804bbfec4f1e0f98ecd7669b9dbfaa7f182abd72d8Block Operator
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