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 2955680 Details
Epoch: 136 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2957075 epoch_slot_no: 19475 block_no: 2955542 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1699 time: 2019-08-09 09:56:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8a5f8891f875cf24cc1cb63678ec66c6456ead7ce2d9c26050d09f5e9b252004Block Operator
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