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 2949032 Details
Epoch: 136 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2950427 epoch_slot_no: 12827 block_no: 2948894 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 4091 time: 2019-08-07 21:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6623577a36ecf53c1c74bc871e5f09c7194d33f74b9d71f74f9bf76bbe1544a3Block Operator
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