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 2947412 Details
Epoch: 136 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2948807 epoch_slot_no: 11207 block_no: 2947274 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2105 time: 2019-08-07 12:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x854d5e257d24c4aa925b0858afbbe1b27462cf7084cc0709dc4055b6f8be3006Block Operator
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