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 2944322 Details
Epoch: 136 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2945717 epoch_slot_no: 8117 block_no: 2944184 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 6419 time: 2019-08-06 18:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe0c97f06ef8f98670a4b32b3047dea3c89d1e6055c3ce3a060635a33b5efeae2Block Operator
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