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 2956103 Details
Epoch: 136 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2957498 epoch_slot_no: 19898 block_no: 2955965 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1745 time: 2019-08-09 12:17:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x42f60fae91f6e5a8f1ca04147421ec60588eb5a00676c81c5c21d96073c7b1c3Block Operator
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