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 2957718 Details
Epoch: 136 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2959113 epoch_slot_no: 21513 block_no: 2957580 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1859 time: 2019-08-09 21:15:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x953e505be99a725fd43c6b5c1c250f1fdab7190fed65910245be1486f67522faBlock Operator
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