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 2955088 Details
Epoch: 136 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2956483 epoch_slot_no: 18883 block_no: 2954950 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1211 time: 2019-08-09 06:39:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe00dbead4910b939c2d4f28e8e3904f786c58d7b6f14fb0f17837177edc56607Block Operator
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