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 2956562 Details
Epoch: 136 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 2957957 epoch_slot_no: 20357 block_no: 2956424 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 5542 time: 2019-08-09 14:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x935b7f120832169c363e3eb8f206992b30da74194e4e7f3bfda2fbf3c9258672Block Operator
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