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 2936972 Details
Epoch: 136 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2938367 epoch_slot_no: 767 block_no: 2936834 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1308 time: 2019-08-05 02:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x67e8ee588f180b4a3cf03cc5e2efc375502e23d154a4380c72ba3d4954a42cc4Block Operator
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