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 2937696 Details
Epoch: 136 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2939091 epoch_slot_no: 1491 block_no: 2937558 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1747 time: 2019-08-05 06:01:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x73931db6e1b98af6d65e0822f1a5c735775b1de1f3c1aaebdb4884559985a978Block Operator
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