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 2953736 Details
Epoch: 136 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2955131 epoch_slot_no: 17531 block_no: 2953598 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1741 time: 2019-08-08 23:08:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7428fe57cf2648b6113a0cfa623247adeaffd9afe35cd67638dc94becf514359Block Operator
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