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 2937817 Details
Epoch: 136 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2939212 epoch_slot_no: 1612 block_no: 2937679 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1706 time: 2019-08-05 06:42:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9d355c237c3479724601e3d1b7aeb67656eec99adacfd668590cc0fe6e4d8691Block Operator
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