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 2952283 Details
Epoch: 136 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2953678 epoch_slot_no: 16078 block_no: 2952145 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2071 time: 2019-08-08 15:04:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xca905ed88743597957f91eadf18fe8c9d459d03aa42747be334be38c5c83e3b3Block Operator
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