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 2951686 Details
Epoch: 136 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2953081 epoch_slot_no: 15481 block_no: 2951548 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1340 time: 2019-08-08 11:45:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3480e593ee2acfeab7fd77119418dadd432f3ffdfc4dd88210fc4ae50e2cf011Block Operator
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