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 2952684 Details
Epoch: 136 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2954079 epoch_slot_no: 16479 block_no: 2952546 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1660 time: 2019-08-08 17:17:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xba6cd3b92ff26363453865c701b8901ca2ca18f34e59e103d8ee5e94b5d48228Block Operator
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