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 2937473 Details
Epoch: 136 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2938868 epoch_slot_no: 1268 block_no: 2937335 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2482 time: 2019-08-05 04:47:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x798c925d75ba86090ccf3bdf30e4bfe16cc87621ece003858895d019381d8c04Block Operator
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