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 2954671 Details
Epoch: 136 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2956066 epoch_slot_no: 18466 block_no: 2954533 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1625 time: 2019-08-09 04:20:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf593fd375b3ad12494fa0daaa59172eb0226ace5ac0cade043516c846f712193Block Operator
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