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 2947968 Details
Epoch: 136 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2949363 epoch_slot_no: 11763 block_no: 2947830 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 989 time: 2019-08-07 15:05:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1025f942a38a6006d6f3a1132c983aceef7e90ba54e06f0d84ae70b2c2e9c172Block Operator
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