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 2950510 Details
Epoch: 136 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2951905 epoch_slot_no: 14305 block_no: 2950372 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1340 time: 2019-08-08 05:13:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x95621e7aa418e15095a3fdef3456c5b4e0a6cea655068533d22a3156cbbdc095Block Operator
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