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 2946091 Details
Epoch: 136 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2947486 epoch_slot_no: 9886 block_no: 2945953 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2699 time: 2019-08-07 04:40:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa055074ee4378442a96dd94ad9bb3b2fe5653fa590b2d6a340c2a116137ef8c2Block Operator
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