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 2953919 Details
Epoch: 136 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2955314 epoch_slot_no: 17714 block_no: 2953781 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1999 time: 2019-08-09 00:09:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x66611960941af32b4f425a5c81b4c2856ee5ab70eaf36e9657d198653acf5c3aBlock Operator
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