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 2946128 Details
Epoch: 136 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2947523 epoch_slot_no: 9923 block_no: 2945990 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1141 time: 2019-08-07 04:52:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0c40bfad41be9fe4a4b32c10eac751e6a48492cd83b06f7b1bc37c09d4c04bc2Block Operator
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