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 2949968 Details
Epoch: 136 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2951363 epoch_slot_no: 13763 block_no: 2949830 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1504 time: 2019-08-08 02:12:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x24136675fe20cea3bee03bd02db24950218e27d0c8127ed2ef28b0847567a228Block Operator
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