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 2953211 Details
Epoch: 136 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2954606 epoch_slot_no: 17006 block_no: 2953073 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2674 time: 2019-08-08 20:13:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6b6a9777a62ff3994f879b8bce825c62dd74b246c9a3655645c3f6f1ce6f959aBlock Operator
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