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 2945712 Details
Epoch: 136 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2947107 epoch_slot_no: 9507 block_no: 2945574 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3006 time: 2019-08-07 02:33:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x320a60c2d33a1420656d1be30a05dd1276d1cc3bdec78f041d2c5b450015d8b5Block Operator
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