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 2944780 Details
Epoch: 136 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2946175 epoch_slot_no: 8575 block_no: 2944642 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 4432 time: 2019-08-06 21:23:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbc38313719fb8902a5157cf1403a9ad932f40205a278e586ae19c6d97c39b93eBlock Operator
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