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 2951752 Details
Epoch: 136 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2953147 epoch_slot_no: 15547 block_no: 2951614 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3842 time: 2019-08-08 12:07:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x79c6c5cbc7fc8c7e781a2d6393fc5716e3c8fc6a63c32b2169924150371acaaaBlock Operator
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