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 2956507 Details
Epoch: 136 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2957902 epoch_slot_no: 20302 block_no: 2956369 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1737 time: 2019-08-09 14:32:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc06c54609f09ae8802aaceea32333beb28a25bb44b88a666967315a90605d810Block Operator
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