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 2937616 Details
Epoch: 136 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2939011 epoch_slot_no: 1411 block_no: 2937478 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1887 time: 2019-08-05 05:35:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x22f679f1b96643c1aef21a319a345cdcc6db0422e7abbebd0d235c8687de3ec2Block Operator
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