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 2951945 Details
Epoch: 136 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2953340 epoch_slot_no: 15740 block_no: 2951807 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3873 time: 2019-08-08 13:11:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x76f3a0b91e5d96ecfbe242439b64f7df99a1247ae004a6f98d7e33ea89b2704eBlock Operator
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