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 2956202 Details
Epoch: 136 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 2957597 epoch_slot_no: 19997 block_no: 2956064 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 4059 time: 2019-08-09 12:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x21d9090c9b7fc36c7d3ef6c4f365327e8a3ff7f76089df726db29970d1ecc2aaBlock Operator
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