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 2951761 Details
Epoch: 136 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2953156 epoch_slot_no: 15556 block_no: 2951623 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2485 time: 2019-08-08 12:10:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x213c0f89800a3c074cb8a95b26de129eb28e42cb8aa459975f29e1613b7f8ec7Block Operator
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