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 2944854 Details
Epoch: 136 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2946249 epoch_slot_no: 8649 block_no: 2944716 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 907 time: 2019-08-06 21:47:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x462a2fa018292f9c374b0e76faebb566b531277f127d54ea4c3e363cace5b7f9Block Operator
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