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 2945402 Details
Epoch: 136 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2946797 epoch_slot_no: 9197 block_no: 2945264 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2108 time: 2019-08-07 00:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc0865cdfe0bafcf84dd0103fcc3e6498188e9c4b75c3824f0e55121e121c5333Block Operator
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