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 2949351 Details
Epoch: 136 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2950746 epoch_slot_no: 13146 block_no: 2949213 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3912 time: 2019-08-07 22:46:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4c81c3b65bd05118efd9595a5db030eb986c75e590959fc2baa2a4630a91b7efBlock Operator
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