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 2957705 Details
Epoch: 136 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2959100 epoch_slot_no: 21500 block_no: 2957567 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1392 time: 2019-08-09 21:11:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9788540c564e69f3d3b8c1f7b7a61384f1871a214969da2ae919aaba40c42994Block Operator
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