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 2953391 Details
Epoch: 136 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2954786 epoch_slot_no: 17186 block_no: 2953253 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2444 time: 2019-08-08 21:13:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd91c68fde5cb6a5a22054036cc603acf579ffea115e986a89320ec0cca511853Block Operator
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