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 2957518 Details
Epoch: 136 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2958913 epoch_slot_no: 21313 block_no: 2957380 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3099 time: 2019-08-09 20:09:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xeb1d7ef94f0d5656cd66ce28abf723d98d3e10aeb0214bf7ace91a6c99fb1f15Block Operator
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