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 2951732 Details
Epoch: 136 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2953127 epoch_slot_no: 15527 block_no: 2951594 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2250 time: 2019-08-08 12:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1ec502fc104453a1f1ae5557fd4f1a09b43bf3e4399177e9ec01a8c74333dc99Block Operator
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