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 2950903 Details
Epoch: 136 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2952298 epoch_slot_no: 14698 block_no: 2950765 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2276 time: 2019-08-08 07:24:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x645717f946ad2b009dbaf31db1541bef95e45da46bd07861563dfa48553ce29aBlock Operator
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