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 2949726 Details
Epoch: 136 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2951121 epoch_slot_no: 13521 block_no: 2949588 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 991 time: 2019-08-08 00:51:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd8866a98b5d1ce9f4f0817002d0c0f14da8b9da2d9508065ae7211cb77eeae30Block Operator
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