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 2954205 Details
Epoch: 136 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2955600 epoch_slot_no: 18000 block_no: 2954067 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2372 time: 2019-08-09 01:44:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc86fa603e9d67a0ea2057b829fc379dd4207f2cc49c5d380250ea11483daf8d3Block Operator
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