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 2947497 Details
Epoch: 136 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2948892 epoch_slot_no: 11292 block_no: 2947359 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2994 time: 2019-08-07 12:28:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3e0ec42dfc0902fe8149a3c352ed7ccebd5d917ce90c41c2d301c6a4e2f9297bBlock Operator
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