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 2946348 Details
Epoch: 136 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2947743 epoch_slot_no: 10143 block_no: 2946210 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1026 time: 2019-08-07 06:05:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x971ed22e8bb67c0868fe1fc26c37e7d2ee495301388af7de10bfe4d28be47853Block Operator
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