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 2936496 Details
Epoch: 136 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2937891 epoch_slot_no: 291 block_no: 2936358 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2055 time: 2019-08-04 23:21:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3d7925141272a6841142565a0504203efee127fbfcdcf487c44f6b6de98e15a3Block Operator
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