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 2953316 Details
Epoch: 136 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2954711 epoch_slot_no: 17111 block_no: 2953178 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1837 time: 2019-08-08 20:48:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa95e4cdac141504933f90ffeb3431308fd5e90e377530f38ce5b979722c8865fBlock Operator
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