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 2952158 Details
Epoch: 136 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2953553 epoch_slot_no: 15953 block_no: 2952020 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2408 time: 2019-08-08 14:22:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8d58d740320abc9451108cd030a286f1645224999152d5230a45e7992a8cf386Block Operator
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