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 2944523 Details
Epoch: 136 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2945918 epoch_slot_no: 8318 block_no: 2944385 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3343 time: 2019-08-06 19:57:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbdd2200789edbf307e9d56562f6f1f9013e861a8217a7c8843f100f3e2c0cf2cBlock Operator
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