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 2956267 Details
Epoch: 136 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2957662 epoch_slot_no: 20062 block_no: 2956129 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2070 time: 2019-08-09 13:12:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7facde429c7adef7012c7415988db51eaf8f4786a68241529399c3c803924170Block Operator
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