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 2955891 Details
Epoch: 136 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2957286 epoch_slot_no: 19686 block_no: 2955753 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1699 time: 2019-08-09 11:06:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9b42e3a182130a8bbf3e6d173380da0b1f1a8cbbdd9ba0a9e40c263c66e0e808Block Operator
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