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 2951295 Details
Epoch: 136 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2952690 epoch_slot_no: 15090 block_no: 2951157 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2182 time: 2019-08-08 09:34:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5b8198f85d4a80aa3f3c5a43a75b12b4a9648546814e3bb14939b2920c477361Block Operator
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