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 2952699 Details
Epoch: 136 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2954094 epoch_slot_no: 16494 block_no: 2952561 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 962 time: 2019-08-08 17:22:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6ab3b411403d0018d5c0e1697e5e661f4892ef7e10d75eea401ad805e8302532Block Operator
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