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 2937867 Details
Epoch: 136 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2939262 epoch_slot_no: 1662 block_no: 2937729 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1029 time: 2019-08-05 06:58:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd129f6910a1ef46caaeb07b8180671db6ae105728d28d17fd56361d2341c9f09Block Operator
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