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 2955062 Details
Epoch: 136 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2956457 epoch_slot_no: 18857 block_no: 2954924 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2086 time: 2019-08-09 06:30:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1722d30a64ccf573f5a3ee2dbedbe302b22ce5a46a86a07316660d79f46b06c1Block Operator
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