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 2944362 Details
Epoch: 136 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2945757 epoch_slot_no: 8157 block_no: 2944224 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 995 time: 2019-08-06 19:03:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc05bcd2ecb6c057a2f4bfe958a2ca62c68ac41f0c750ca34fb46b84508a95b9cBlock Operator
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