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 2957428 Details
Epoch: 136 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2958823 epoch_slot_no: 21223 block_no: 2957290 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1633 time: 2019-08-09 19:39:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb9426e7774fed273d4f516ab68a41c113e774acd217bdeb0d35b42e25c14cc75Block Operator
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