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 2954282 Details
Epoch: 136 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2955677 epoch_slot_no: 18077 block_no: 2954144 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1026 time: 2019-08-09 02:10:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x201e33e7090df550efbdfd1d29b051027d892a33541d2ea2f564f018f0bc7678Block Operator
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