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 2953226 Details
Epoch: 136 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2954621 epoch_slot_no: 17021 block_no: 2953088 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2034 time: 2019-08-08 20:18:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x292c98d899559d755cf5046141333e12186f8b000e50aca6dd2fc213056fb18fBlock Operator
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