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 2950622 Details
Epoch: 136 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2952017 epoch_slot_no: 14417 block_no: 2950484 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2984 time: 2019-08-08 05:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5f02ec2651eb4269c471e53052cf3853dcfef73f02ff7beb8dba5ddb58ee302cBlock Operator
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