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 2936587 Details
Epoch: 136 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2937982 epoch_slot_no: 382 block_no: 2936449 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1349 time: 2019-08-04 23:52:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x617e829caf8cd990bb74762e7ba7221e779616e2374102d3e99d6f2699c2b346Block Operator
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