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 2956382 Details
Epoch: 136 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 2957777 epoch_slot_no: 20177 block_no: 2956244 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3193 time: 2019-08-09 13:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x00e237afac4c40c681c76d655845ca383895c2988e7b999cc34ac198b758e954Block Operator
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