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 2944628 Details
Epoch: 136 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2946023 epoch_slot_no: 8423 block_no: 2944490 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1697 time: 2019-08-06 20:32:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1b9a5d615ea8b20190fed9d1882a49bb2cf0d1851e38d38064b5658b6d3d7364Block Operator
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