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 2956663 Details
Epoch: 136 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2958058 epoch_slot_no: 20458 block_no: 2956525 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1030 time: 2019-08-09 15:24:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb31b3ec82620d9fc5369c3d823ccb2b5c9dd456d1953efd7305495a031e7192aBlock Operator
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