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 2945110 Details
Epoch: 136 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2946505 epoch_slot_no: 8905 block_no: 2944972 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1346 time: 2019-08-06 23:13:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xaa936169248c5a5518f40d850fc9017d0387e09c32a96e65bd9782ce3fab7877Block Operator
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