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 2953862 Details
Epoch: 136 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 2955257 epoch_slot_no: 17657 block_no: 2953724 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 4821 time: 2019-08-08 23:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x126e6aba70f119ae55124cc1bde21e799f1efe0b6f89b9d4c0911737d5804870Block Operator
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