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 2945942 Details
Epoch: 136 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 2947337 epoch_slot_no: 9737 block_no: 2945804 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 6352 time: 2019-08-07 03:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9fff6ab8cd2915c07a61a34b2f61608160c31cbaca066d7d34f49a19cd31dd61Block Operator
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