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 2955274 Details
Epoch: 136 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2956669 epoch_slot_no: 19069 block_no: 2955136 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1203 time: 2019-08-09 07:41:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x82db0a0a02543b587f42d684d88366ce05c69719cffd687ac601e1465c9a96caBlock Operator
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