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 2956554 Details
Epoch: 136 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2957949 epoch_slot_no: 20349 block_no: 2956416 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 997 time: 2019-08-09 14:47:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0e0900b0b9d294a056314a3deebb5a23ab51ebf91c6c5e083ce388b5b32dfdf4Block Operator
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