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 2947030 Details
Epoch: 136 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2948425 epoch_slot_no: 10825 block_no: 2946892 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 5535 time: 2019-08-07 09:53:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xeda0c8876c6fa7485d09d79937f1c3a62744a6c9da3d5700b312bd06cd89f078Block Operator
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