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 2937774 Details
Epoch: 136 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2939169 epoch_slot_no: 1569 block_no: 2937636 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1033 time: 2019-08-05 06:27:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe4661cc4f8ea6475192f84cabd1218d0a45df5c73fbc0dcae07a617261609372Block Operator
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