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 2936707 Details
Epoch: 136 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2938102 epoch_slot_no: 502 block_no: 2936569 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1563 time: 2019-08-05 00:32:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x14d6f9be73af9d367a56de1b818adcd238d5e6c6a9e303e76e42fe2832b69a46Block Operator
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