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 2953861 Details
Epoch: 136 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2955256 epoch_slot_no: 17656 block_no: 2953723 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1211 time: 2019-08-08 23:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x069300a6dfd3be58e459dcc468d33abeaf95559f1869a9b29960b8b7ad07ab40Block Operator
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