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 2944862 Details
Epoch: 136 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2946257 epoch_slot_no: 8657 block_no: 2944724 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 7534 time: 2019-08-06 21:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd50d1117173d60b35312d977a2a38849fe6ea2b9c1c7d353a39ff22a8398f711Block Operator
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