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 2955816 Details
Epoch: 136 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2957211 epoch_slot_no: 19611 block_no: 2955678 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2738 time: 2019-08-09 10:41:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7c2834ac1f9ec3d7b872b1131b32466b70234d1d45cf0055061e09644851cf51Block Operator
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