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 2946216 Details
Epoch: 136 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2947611 epoch_slot_no: 10011 block_no: 2946078 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3200 time: 2019-08-07 05:21:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x51b3946e5b6a79770b1db70e9b3382a1123ed095d9c6cdb13f44f9a0303a9777Block Operator
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