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 2945404 Details
Epoch: 136 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2946799 epoch_slot_no: 9199 block_no: 2945266 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1305 time: 2019-08-07 00:51:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x918d89c24cc9eb71c5bf681cdb3e3d3aee3111618e25ec89a7b38e93a80df93fBlock Operator
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