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 2944781 Details
Epoch: 136 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2946176 epoch_slot_no: 8576 block_no: 2944643 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1176 time: 2019-08-06 21:23:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe9695d658caab4c2f7ba477bc1288d42c1ee37f3320f2903b5b278138c80cf5eBlock Operator
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