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 2953798 Details
Epoch: 136 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2955193 epoch_slot_no: 17593 block_no: 2953660 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2048 time: 2019-08-08 23:29:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa5f668d66697c2f59c9fd17f5155b584c53b1c28973dd6df8a3e9994e9a078fbBlock Operator
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