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 2953271 Details
Epoch: 136 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2954666 epoch_slot_no: 17066 block_no: 2953133 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2178 time: 2019-08-08 20:33:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xafde3f91c1a54f9df0bb08b63e6e50789f9139c06c4b4a0ada8802bf1297bd9cBlock Operator
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