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 2947678 Details
Epoch: 136 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2949073 epoch_slot_no: 11473 block_no: 2947540 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 4747 time: 2019-08-07 13:29:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x36dcf41fa0358aff27100018a3735a8fb32c3cb2e2cf849849d3ca93d5b1e128Block Operator
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