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 2952102 Details
Epoch: 136 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2953497 epoch_slot_no: 15897 block_no: 2951964 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1537 time: 2019-08-08 14:03:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe9f270cac896c50048da827556c5143b31a45c29d705b4990d1ffe726252040aBlock Operator
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