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 2956997 Details
Epoch: 136 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2958392 epoch_slot_no: 20792 block_no: 2956859 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1022 time: 2019-08-09 17:15:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8421e6cf36fcb5eaca4f0c57235dbd814f0726ff1618d1c2cba4e4adc178b8c1Block Operator
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