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 2950195 Details
Epoch: 136 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2951590 epoch_slot_no: 13990 block_no: 2950057 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 4869 time: 2019-08-08 03:28:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbb066f6e8775ae0c82c49170e4817e44116b2feebf800f5e54654abeb3ccd734Block Operator
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