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 2951181 Details
Epoch: 136 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2952576 epoch_slot_no: 14976 block_no: 2951043 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 962 time: 2019-08-08 08:56:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb0b4cad0ab259ae681adf4273a2d0766961303002c4e17534e22e02f9d6e3769Block Operator
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