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 2955023 Details
Epoch: 136 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2956418 epoch_slot_no: 18818 block_no: 2954885 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1346 time: 2019-08-09 06:17:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2c7ab5130d20d206b6482dc16c8ce1f71e2ba1cde2275034c53f6b4271fd93c7Block Operator
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