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 2953873 Details
Epoch: 136 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2955268 epoch_slot_no: 17668 block_no: 2953735 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 4332 time: 2019-08-08 23:54:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa356fd1c8ca2eb20a0d81b7ed754e11404741e4124b2404e7be09e802709fb5dBlock Operator
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