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 2951372 Details
Epoch: 136 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2952767 epoch_slot_no: 15167 block_no: 2951234 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2038 time: 2019-08-08 10:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1b5d9252020f8b8b393669e427f599fe90cc58981de0ef0de805a02558c0920dBlock Operator
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