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 2944142 Details
Epoch: 136 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2945537 epoch_slot_no: 7937 block_no: 2944004 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 4412 time: 2019-08-06 17:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5cffcb76338a0f538e96f3baebc39ba3921eb05b44d267e240f2690832e354f0Block Operator
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