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 2956419 Details
Epoch: 136 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2957814 epoch_slot_no: 20214 block_no: 2956281 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2418 time: 2019-08-09 14:02:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xba6e5b4b11d432faaec54b5704c3882d9663ab7b581668207401f14b5f316df8Block Operator
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