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 2937842 Details
Epoch: 136 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2939237 epoch_slot_no: 1637 block_no: 2937704 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 4098 time: 2019-08-05 06:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x22cab466057f32f1871ff3554fb45182b3c2e0d0a1dcaeaac4e9cd1c8504b6e1Block Operator
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