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 2957363 Details
Epoch: 136 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2958758 epoch_slot_no: 21158 block_no: 2957225 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1026 time: 2019-08-09 19:17:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4fb6890c07c003910a71953c5def3939441c84cd441fb6552b962bd3e7d618bcBlock Operator
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