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 2956052 Details
Epoch: 136 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2957447 epoch_slot_no: 19847 block_no: 2955914 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2295 time: 2019-08-09 12:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5b4d4d57fbde0f8e0f769736ebd23bd4f6e19adf87396ed4017c97c3c6bc0549Block Operator
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