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 2955376 Details
Epoch: 136 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2956771 epoch_slot_no: 19171 block_no: 2955238 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1030 time: 2019-08-09 08:15:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcdaf3057d5c1d3dc5d006e8e97883d2dff41d070ce12439e33d00853974658c6Block Operator
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