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 2936798 Details
Epoch: 136 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2938193 epoch_slot_no: 593 block_no: 2936660 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 4206 time: 2019-08-05 01:02:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9d500078bd3c4d28d77ff7aaf7a16f70190b47e6fd70eae20bc12fafa0783690Block Operator
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