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 2955906 Details
Epoch: 136 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2957301 epoch_slot_no: 19701 block_no: 2955768 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1346 time: 2019-08-09 11:11:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x50494c363d5957ecc9cbce5c5ea0297da463b7944a424bb9758a7f6d9f6dccb0Block Operator
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