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 2954491 Details
Epoch: 136 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2955886 epoch_slot_no: 18286 block_no: 2954353 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2729 time: 2019-08-09 03:20:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1b612a84702027147821a270fdd8fcdf476b2df1869b2b907f71e3b0a5f1013eBlock Operator
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