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 2956404 Details
Epoch: 136 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2957799 epoch_slot_no: 20199 block_no: 2956266 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1703 time: 2019-08-09 13:57:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x03dcbbd74f33b2a63f9d4ee2d19bc9b616074624ae03d5fdc4442f13bfc8ba99Block Operator
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