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 2936041 Details
Epoch: 135 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2937437 epoch_slot_no: 21437 block_no: 2935904 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 4819 time: 2019-08-04 20:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x57f3a0bb9c32c6887a33358f668ce3faa46fc9c7a1dc01e41659f72e557a812fBlock Operator
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