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 2950435 Details
Epoch: 136 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2951830 epoch_slot_no: 14230 block_no: 2950297 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1348 time: 2019-08-08 04:48:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbe412e47b43f001de65223c4a1729f8a65eff18a82dfdc0692581ff4f8a6461dBlock Operator
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