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 2937489 Details
Epoch: 136 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2938884 epoch_slot_no: 1284 block_no: 2937351 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1714 time: 2019-08-05 04:52:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7f6f1743cf3f433bcd75a9436946f62fed0b85f0900d05b2ce44292c8531fda7Block Operator
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