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 2956870 Details
Epoch: 136 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2958265 epoch_slot_no: 20665 block_no: 2956732 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2245 time: 2019-08-09 16:33:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xacc4e5f5dd997515de2100bd339185b7d5622848727eb67a43c47e0e72e9f146Block Operator
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