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 2957102 Details
Epoch: 136 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 2958497 epoch_slot_no: 20897 block_no: 2956964 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 5369 time: 2019-08-09 17:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7588c04daf36f2e03075e77b5784e3105dd6fcce754e7f5d8ea05873a9892574Block Operator
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