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 2955453 Details
Epoch: 136 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2956848 epoch_slot_no: 19248 block_no: 2955315 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1030 time: 2019-08-09 08:40:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe0694813cdd4af01090a22818a7fe7af7f1cf74e79edf241be52a8b6b086401bBlock Operator
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