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 2955363 Details
Epoch: 136 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2956758 epoch_slot_no: 19158 block_no: 2955225 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1745 time: 2019-08-09 08:10:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1f1f364e66b793b0c7912df10fd4e673cebdb0fd9b7769a421aa30e6fadf97c9Block Operator
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