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 2952468 Details
Epoch: 136 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2953863 epoch_slot_no: 16263 block_no: 2952330 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1719 time: 2019-08-08 16:05:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf42ca8d4e51eb3bf5b55b3d60a5d4a3b77e7757c1986f8d4071bd1f10ed5b8a6Block Operator
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