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 2952173 Details
Epoch: 136 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2953568 epoch_slot_no: 15968 block_no: 2952035 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 4343 time: 2019-08-08 14:27:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x895d38e5e4526741ea27011f15058fd0129a4669456da928487de687115cf593Block Operator
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