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 2957172 Details
Epoch: 136 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2958567 epoch_slot_no: 20967 block_no: 2957034 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2094 time: 2019-08-09 18:13:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7872f6b43a210fb9a4da16fdac21e762c4ae9d39415c1411b9995e156c9db1f7Block Operator
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