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 2954198 Details
Epoch: 136 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2955593 epoch_slot_no: 17993 block_no: 2954060 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1030 time: 2019-08-09 01:42:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x06862e50cff08c32ca84df3c9d3db11bf530c0400d78ed89da29ae5557c1b6fbBlock Operator
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