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 2949125 Details
Epoch: 136 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2950520 epoch_slot_no: 12920 block_no: 2948987 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2335 time: 2019-08-07 21:31:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6bfdc67f939c8d241006f5a89d6245ea8478cea9bf691984f3b0c743ea6d60f6Block Operator
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