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 2956848 Details
Epoch: 136 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2958243 epoch_slot_no: 20643 block_no: 2956710 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1634 time: 2019-08-09 16:25:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x582fe7506e1a6894ea2c66c04ff47e9aa5672f08df4aee80e99bed87ba215dc9Block Operator
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