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 2952654 Details
Epoch: 136 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2954049 epoch_slot_no: 16449 block_no: 2952516 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1278 time: 2019-08-08 17:07:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x26ff5f49b067d7a26bfc66c0488b3f1e8c1dc951d3a72366e8a5c95a4ac8ea88Block Operator
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