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 2956283 Details
Epoch: 136 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2957678 epoch_slot_no: 20078 block_no: 2956145 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3310 time: 2019-08-09 13:17:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcfeafc012e204caedf00715db16e521c33a41fe27b5f88ece4b9ddcc679236a3Block Operator
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