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 2937851 Details
Epoch: 136 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2939246 epoch_slot_no: 1646 block_no: 2937713 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 992 time: 2019-08-05 06:53:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc76224c54069cf5c3802d3aaf9ca8a337a8894e5fac0d1efea99e5ddc2893cfcBlock Operator
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