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 2951304 Details
Epoch: 136 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2952699 epoch_slot_no: 15099 block_no: 2951166 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3708 time: 2019-08-08 09:37:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x851a16c5b8f0de76a59dc6906c394b0d80f0d72a1882243d27ac73a0fc0bf7eeBlock Operator
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