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 2951959 Details
Epoch: 136 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2953354 epoch_slot_no: 15754 block_no: 2951821 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1176 time: 2019-08-08 13:16:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8498d32b14d00fc986c5a29d7729c77e563420754d947871dfe5f9b84e9fb756Block Operator
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