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 2951552 Details
Epoch: 136 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2952947 epoch_slot_no: 15347 block_no: 2951414 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 4054 time: 2019-08-08 11:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x90c3425f851ce3eee7125246d5fcc191e6a5638e2be9de21e79979e88bfc447cBlock Operator
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