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 2936436 Details
Epoch: 136 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2937831 epoch_slot_no: 231 block_no: 2936298 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3773 time: 2019-08-04 23:01:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2b1164dfca8ee10e802a35b7f049f7afcb08c7d557548dce1e24f8122dfab0e2Block Operator
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