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 2956310 Details
Epoch: 136 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2957705 epoch_slot_no: 20105 block_no: 2956172 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 944 time: 2019-08-09 13:26:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xca92677b557c792c63cfe3e3fae14f03225b9f66fe7cf6a96a46f088592ac6b7Block Operator
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