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 2946087 Details
Epoch: 136 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2947482 epoch_slot_no: 9882 block_no: 2945949 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 907 time: 2019-08-07 04:38:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x803904220a987c1a05f2992ea0205c16ffdbf882f1cf3480e945bef216682c1bBlock Operator
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