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 2956316 Details
Epoch: 136 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2957711 epoch_slot_no: 20111 block_no: 2956178 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1384 time: 2019-08-09 13:28:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdb73cb3985516afb75053c0043ce15299a2ad846945865ecdeb29386a9212a35Block Operator
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