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 2945423 Details
Epoch: 136 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2946818 epoch_slot_no: 9218 block_no: 2945285 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2473 time: 2019-08-07 00:57:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x835d9989663f556008532b873ad7521dfe06c8a66b8d23537ad3f847df8ae92cBlock Operator
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