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 2957413 Details
Epoch: 136 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2958808 epoch_slot_no: 21208 block_no: 2957275 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2273 time: 2019-08-09 19:34:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf1f89bbc432f4ed7fe41a77959b495f8e86abdd6ea10d9fbd4e412e95f4bfa7aBlock Operator
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