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 2952880 Details
Epoch: 136 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2954275 epoch_slot_no: 16675 block_no: 2952742 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1664 time: 2019-08-08 18:23:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf42245f17704eb58f63a0eb0cfc4c15e8e277fe3f5dff04618343f339b9f0399Block Operator
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