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 2952062 Details
Epoch: 136 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2953457 epoch_slot_no: 15857 block_no: 2951924 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 4525 time: 2019-08-08 13:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd022e96e2a4239e167ca4977b949bfcfbd8a79699ce0ce4c3ee541c137b65abcBlock Operator
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