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 2954711 Details
Epoch: 136 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2956106 epoch_slot_no: 18506 block_no: 2954573 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1350 time: 2019-08-09 04:33:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd0b67f0936626cd09fc85463bc128f6819ce19a003864df9461a583076f4eb12Block Operator
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