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 2951249 Details
Epoch: 136 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2952644 epoch_slot_no: 15044 block_no: 2951111 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1274 time: 2019-08-08 09:19:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0deda83125684631f457724369ecfb3917092753da04d3fbad3e4a31234ff716Block Operator
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