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 2954402 Details
Epoch: 136 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2955797 epoch_slot_no: 18197 block_no: 2954264 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3552 time: 2019-08-09 02:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x45a73f8967aa8720af4e84015b4f83fd771d479a683e9f5f5998d0d405c762a4Block Operator
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