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 2936542 Details
Epoch: 136 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2937937 epoch_slot_no: 337 block_no: 2936404 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1702 time: 2019-08-04 23:37:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6ec704d811739cf72aed77fd5fd53dbdf572c42b05f629305500fc23fa1fc9e9Block Operator
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