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 2957737 Details
Epoch: 136 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2959132 epoch_slot_no: 21532 block_no: 2957599 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2136 time: 2019-08-09 21:22:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0c1331c9dbd94d745e941f41235b1591e8f4a803b0a9c48ebf9bd7549fbcb9afBlock Operator
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