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 2947617 Details
Epoch: 136 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2949012 epoch_slot_no: 11412 block_no: 2947479 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3037 time: 2019-08-07 13:08:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0a55ff59b87b9c2bd5be94866db4b0c6af14ff3cf2514a0057696c429ee6ece3Block Operator
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