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 2957672 Details
Epoch: 136 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 2959067 epoch_slot_no: 21467 block_no: 2957534 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 5534 time: 2019-08-09 21:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7d9d6416a4321c0db985236668c5052b705e4643213e9e9107f8162e71ed3388Block Operator
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