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 2947895 Details
Epoch: 136 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2949290 epoch_slot_no: 11690 block_no: 2947757 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1391 time: 2019-08-07 14:41:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x603b2f416c0225ee7d0913e26c92028a78ac976eeab226d559bec07b0618dd39Block Operator
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