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 2956810 Details
Epoch: 136 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2958205 epoch_slot_no: 20605 block_no: 2956672 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1880 time: 2019-08-09 16:13:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x34900ee6facea30c383e7e24be57ec30153c62e9de60f014c945d9af0a1edc7fBlock Operator
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