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 2947255 Details
Epoch: 136 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2948650 epoch_slot_no: 11050 block_no: 2947117 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1674 time: 2019-08-07 11:08:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf226d89b4e4c8e70c182f681ddfc533126b574d18494fc559e64f4caa38806aaBlock Operator
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