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 2944979 Details
Epoch: 136 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2946374 epoch_slot_no: 8774 block_no: 2944841 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1026 time: 2019-08-06 22:29:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfd3de75fee67396cb9d1761b0a794c7c033fe41df3fa9cbc2d67d2e218ac1e18Block Operator
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