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 2952575 Details
Epoch: 136 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2953970 epoch_slot_no: 16370 block_no: 2952437 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 995 time: 2019-08-08 16:41:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcb849f42b54d4a0cb31a1cd306e6ddb0d95ff8eef489d81a19b1ac351987aebdBlock Operator
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