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 2957624 Details
Epoch: 136 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2959019 epoch_slot_no: 21419 block_no: 2957486 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2077 time: 2019-08-09 20:44:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x706461ff6ecf59e31b31e11dbee1441f864fac06ece164136457fef5f3b827dbBlock Operator
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