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 2956821 Details
Epoch: 136 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2958216 epoch_slot_no: 20616 block_no: 2956683 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1391 time: 2019-08-09 16:16:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x913e7e3f3f2cc0043ade8cc3c431f5cc6be2c67c557b22ce5afa7c9805c699feBlock Operator
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