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 2953944 Details
Epoch: 136 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2955339 epoch_slot_no: 17739 block_no: 2953806 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1030 time: 2019-08-09 00:17:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6f8498ab46b7c1e5f2acafbe18cd978f0a0243ea2f032c268bc72f68d8b80d4cBlock Operator
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