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 2957503 Details
Epoch: 136 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2958898 epoch_slot_no: 21298 block_no: 2957365 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2602 time: 2019-08-09 20:04:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7a76114c9145fa33621fe5b976b983160e2dbb8b8be56d41285914429170bb6bBlock Operator
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