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 2937671 Details
Epoch: 136 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2939066 epoch_slot_no: 1466 block_no: 2937533 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1731 time: 2019-08-05 05:53:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4ffca81b7465f9cee61e8b65560cb1781c2006ec8fce8125305f2a587f4a6acfBlock Operator
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