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 2953557 Details
Epoch: 136 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2954952 epoch_slot_no: 17352 block_no: 2953419 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 993 time: 2019-08-08 22:08:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x01ebc84f285f6c3efc7e85ee3cdf8c26ea55907577fb7c902520d746221f905eBlock Operator
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