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 2950918 Details
Epoch: 136 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2952313 epoch_slot_no: 14713 block_no: 2950780 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1693 time: 2019-08-08 07:29:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa92a1a75b583497b40801ccc9283211f19568d9ad4b60b330edd9fc6388894daBlock Operator
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