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 2951872 Details
Epoch: 136 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2953267 epoch_slot_no: 15667 block_no: 2951734 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3708 time: 2019-08-08 12:47:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb9b27cecc99b47efb50e69a677caef4d69db3f5d7f273e30af399ca2f497a024Block Operator
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