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 2954942 Details
Epoch: 136 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2956337 epoch_slot_no: 18737 block_no: 2954804 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3360 time: 2019-08-09 05:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb6c7da1e1d556cd50788bc002ffbe7b126f09255d654fef8af8681995bfe8179Block Operator
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