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 2949975 Details
Epoch: 136 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2951370 epoch_slot_no: 13770 block_no: 2949837 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1348 time: 2019-08-08 02:14:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x39b5d066e7058cfe136eecba0b0fb55dd7a77971d3a731c3726d947fb72053caBlock Operator
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