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 2954551 Details
Epoch: 136 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2955946 epoch_slot_no: 18346 block_no: 2954413 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2065 time: 2019-08-09 03:40:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x31bd3df30678fb635c1954479bae716c1192221223abd9d6dc8c3a5c680799e6Block Operator
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