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 2953422 Details
Epoch: 136 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2954817 epoch_slot_no: 17217 block_no: 2953284 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1668 time: 2019-08-08 21:23:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x45a703f880aad325bb56a0d4d115074a6c1f46cc214f84fdde9b481ccc6a540cBlock Operator
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