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 2951520 Details
Epoch: 136 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2952915 epoch_slot_no: 15315 block_no: 2951382 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 995 time: 2019-08-08 10:49:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xff61d5c125855ad12ddb8d85b9d103432fb1db5f9d83e9eb21c58d070f90921dBlock Operator
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