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 2946699 Details
Epoch: 136 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2948094 epoch_slot_no: 10494 block_no: 2946561 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2111 time: 2019-08-07 08:02:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe34555bb89972ca9cfc729bc595fadfbddec8c05aeb1f16bda906ee6f34babe1Block Operator
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