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 2951114 Details
Epoch: 136 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2952509 epoch_slot_no: 14909 block_no: 2950976 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3031 time: 2019-08-08 08:34:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x16bc0d7046b3813138ac4af024db8148a4ceed9817e2a8c8b63be9aeb40e4a87Block Operator
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