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 2954924 Details
Epoch: 136 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2956319 epoch_slot_no: 18719 block_no: 2954786 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1211 time: 2019-08-09 05:44:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3f5f643cdbebac2aec8190be62e58d2ef11a3cf2baf053965e2c4cf5a167b541Block Operator
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