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 2957057 Details
Epoch: 136 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2958452 epoch_slot_no: 20852 block_no: 2956919 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1935 time: 2019-08-09 17:35:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x19515b1ee1e4f0faa3cad0d3a23749ff3da62c80cd0c86627d1a93faa5513ff0Block Operator
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