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 2955574 Details
Epoch: 136 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2956969 epoch_slot_no: 19369 block_no: 2955436 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2372 time: 2019-08-09 09:21:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa8c0f69943fd827ddb69d149076efc6fd0ab6bff328b7d59da833f5f5ade3ad3Block Operator
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