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 2952910 Details
Epoch: 136 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2954305 epoch_slot_no: 16705 block_no: 2952772 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 958 time: 2019-08-08 18:33:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x19df747430d0957c65f95fa13f8d2de70444e04f92018a4993e642fb2826be8bBlock Operator
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