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 2956874 Details
Epoch: 136 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2958269 epoch_slot_no: 20669 block_no: 2956736 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 964 time: 2019-08-09 16:34:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x19173d8a6c6f2d1e7371b0a011d084cc99c246bc47674b0de42a6dbd57a74c39Block Operator
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