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 2952594 Details
Epoch: 136 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2953989 epoch_slot_no: 16389 block_no: 2952456 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2551 time: 2019-08-08 16:47:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc777e00c5b474565346bcbbc0c29cc113bb5ae099bc0468c3aa6b0df0155b27eBlock Operator
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