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 2944502 Details
Epoch: 136 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2945897 epoch_slot_no: 8297 block_no: 2944364 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 4965 time: 2019-08-06 19:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x47ae5ab3ae70bb65b87e701919a17753c0a1eea370a375858006bbe70869ddbbBlock Operator
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