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 2953046 Details
Epoch: 136 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2954441 epoch_slot_no: 16841 block_no: 2952908 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1303 time: 2019-08-08 19:18:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xec9e0986291c2f5d3151501b50e47951647b84d8dc3d8c156b3397c717908284Block Operator
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