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 2947980 Details
Epoch: 136 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2949375 epoch_slot_no: 11775 block_no: 2947842 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 7242 time: 2019-08-07 15:09:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2ae5f9c0e01621fa5541816dfcda34cb17801195e0aeb30fa4fbb85ea1c0a571Block Operator
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