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 2956772 Details
Epoch: 136 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2958167 epoch_slot_no: 20567 block_no: 2956634 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2446 time: 2019-08-09 16:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x16955bfcb61b13ab1ab35df4844923825ed915661d2815d5aa3f93ad866713a2Block Operator
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