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 2945689 Details
Epoch: 136 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2947084 epoch_slot_no: 9484 block_no: 2945551 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1030 time: 2019-08-07 02:26:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xef2e8d1550b515bbbfd2bfb6bc305e329bb04aa5e9d2d37194d1cc04b634482eBlock Operator
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