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 2957698 Details
Epoch: 136 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2959093 epoch_slot_no: 21493 block_no: 2957560 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1174 time: 2019-08-09 21:09:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6637a535b48d76d60dd4b300b2062e083f96a1914752544b7d747e318625d6f7Block Operator
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