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 2956886 Details
Epoch: 136 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2958281 epoch_slot_no: 20681 block_no: 2956748 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2608 time: 2019-08-09 16:38:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0f6930b8e8be97e8115f69f2638039dd555edf5ea298285bd196d91520f583ebBlock Operator
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