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 2946408 Details
Epoch: 136 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2947803 epoch_slot_no: 10203 block_no: 2946270 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1026 time: 2019-08-07 06:25:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfeae200eda58cce51f7c221c63d35d5fab9f2c33f63b29c8ea5f2b2a268bdc1aBlock Operator
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