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 2953718 Details
Epoch: 136 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2955113 epoch_slot_no: 17513 block_no: 2953580 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1026 time: 2019-08-08 23:02:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x852b295b4ff4493b44e72ab6f8b8cb31df7adf86b4f920c167890466f8ccaa03Block Operator
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