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 2957103 Details
Epoch: 136 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2958498 epoch_slot_no: 20898 block_no: 2956965 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1391 time: 2019-08-09 17:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb3afb709c64c9ad08e3c10421897c2c07b840a2db44fd1351eb9c851efb5837eBlock Operator
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