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 2936949 Details
Epoch: 136 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2938344 epoch_slot_no: 744 block_no: 2936811 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 4716 time: 2019-08-05 01:52:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbd4070e5d174875fef16426b25c2a5299df779c9c111e239a204fa12efb259daBlock Operator
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