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 2956840 Details
Epoch: 136 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2958235 epoch_slot_no: 20635 block_no: 2956702 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2328 time: 2019-08-09 16:23:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4ebd73c3d1fc9b0d20c4e6dd6fef86f09488a0795c091d9d2ff4fc3ac5e069dfBlock Operator
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