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 2945031 Details
Epoch: 136 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2946426 epoch_slot_no: 8826 block_no: 2944893 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1749 time: 2019-08-06 22:46:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x375fe7d0b7c8942d695a0cff2d8d20f7acac2e94955bead9b77e1fb1bb1ebe67Block Operator
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