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 2936582 Details
Epoch: 136 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 2937977 epoch_slot_no: 377 block_no: 2936444 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 5362 time: 2019-08-04 23:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x89346ea6047fd3b00506324518dd9c19de28c98cfa28bddd78d5269038298c59Block Operator
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