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 2944911 Details
Epoch: 136 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2946306 epoch_slot_no: 8706 block_no: 2944773 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1211 time: 2019-08-06 22:06:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5c3cdc3a47c0318b5aa9919ce42999c83f2d24672b82b2e5ffd8328f069473d8Block Operator
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