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 2953934 Details
Epoch: 136 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2955329 epoch_slot_no: 17729 block_no: 2953796 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 5050 time: 2019-08-09 00:14:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x38110973e7b688adb6ca45b8dfc5828545c95ada26d64f5e3ecedc8edf981215Block Operator
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