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 2947090 Details
Epoch: 136 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2948485 epoch_slot_no: 10885 block_no: 2946952 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2241 time: 2019-08-07 10:13:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7e4196935871d4e7b9438a6d75eab0c1b1f0ddc8ba4eb106e3ff40448f7538c9Block Operator
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