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 2951162 Details
Epoch: 136 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2952557 epoch_slot_no: 14957 block_no: 2951024 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 5154 time: 2019-08-08 08:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xca98f51fa948deb0202b6dcbc84f85f7ec12e2509ead8d16fcbe1952597fd3e0Block Operator
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