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 2937673 Details
Epoch: 136 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2939068 epoch_slot_no: 1468 block_no: 2937535 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2840 time: 2019-08-05 05:54:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7bdf9f29802fc8924519a8b388fc28f3f8e907ec6e0f73cab779eeeab98d5192Block Operator
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