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 2950913 Details
Epoch: 136 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2952308 epoch_slot_no: 14708 block_no: 2950775 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1311 time: 2019-08-08 07:27:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcb8ce78a0be7973bee1b1ad6849d9fde7a5ddd26fb2c32acc38752709fad70c9Block Operator
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