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 2936074 Details
Epoch: 135 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2937470 epoch_slot_no: 21470 block_no: 2935937 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1346 time: 2019-08-04 21:01:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2953c43cd61258bbed2da7b0a377003324106a3728baddbf9e975692129c2176Block Operator
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