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 2954522 Details
Epoch: 136 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2955917 epoch_slot_no: 18317 block_no: 2954384 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1207 time: 2019-08-09 03:30:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4bed02264f7a6d0f6531803d57637aa8499a1040d1bde96bf0e21ae6f3bcd82eBlock Operator
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