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 2945943 Details
Epoch: 136 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2947338 epoch_slot_no: 9738 block_no: 2945805 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1753 time: 2019-08-07 03:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x75102e5a0c8dc3ad5da3a1b735e3c7e1779d0c8e4908a95011d177e696a33540Block Operator
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