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 2956603 Details
Epoch: 136 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2957998 epoch_slot_no: 20398 block_no: 2956465 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1754 time: 2019-08-09 15:04:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb9baf36519378a2d0779a9b40f72093582e1dce859de70035839b073c4443b92Block Operator
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