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 2944992 Details
Epoch: 136 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2946387 epoch_slot_no: 8787 block_no: 2944854 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 940 time: 2019-08-06 22:33:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x50bec7214ff8e2842f8f4c0e969888a9f27cfddc72e26c4527d0c13b40b41e12Block Operator
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