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 2954202 Details
Epoch: 136 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2955597 epoch_slot_no: 17997 block_no: 2954064 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 944 time: 2019-08-09 01:43:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x828b1f1240ab0734a7ef3eeaf8e5f4c15e40c6146781f978ccc09b515b9caf54Block Operator
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