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 2944304 Details
Epoch: 136 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2945699 epoch_slot_no: 8099 block_no: 2944166 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1172 time: 2019-08-06 18:44:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x06eeaff7ffc31776832c1556a80625da7af0efc06d9687bf7e9c325acef33bc5Block Operator
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