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 2953172 Details
Epoch: 136 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2954567 epoch_slot_no: 16967 block_no: 2953034 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1703 time: 2019-08-08 20:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7d6115e9872c08eeb465b1075c6f624785e7a814f19e00431e3a3202e077499eBlock Operator
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