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 2951912 Details
Epoch: 136 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2953307 epoch_slot_no: 15707 block_no: 2951774 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2941 time: 2019-08-08 13:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x926bf25a4194974de36ba30e561f643d08ad2c4824ebf3806a915327ad04d0e6Block Operator
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