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 2945728 Details
Epoch: 136 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2947123 epoch_slot_no: 9523 block_no: 2945590 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 7947 time: 2019-08-07 02:39:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa96e6861bd80f53ae7c2b3192737d928f4b8b4bbf0c9b94354c0a5696a5edde3Block Operator
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