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 2954190 Details
Epoch: 136 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2955585 epoch_slot_no: 17985 block_no: 2954052 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2545 time: 2019-08-09 01:39:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3c6433ce9d96f0b12a348324c35fa01c043149c39e572d87346daf06b352f542Block Operator
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