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 2944373 Details
Epoch: 136 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2945768 epoch_slot_no: 8168 block_no: 2944235 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1993 time: 2019-08-06 19:07:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6d41160e1b2defe93c3f79ef8c0f9b4c4544c139e67a7fc4a13f1b0a251d4ef4Block Operator
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