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 2957782 Details
Epoch: 136 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2959177 epoch_slot_no: 21577 block_no: 2957644 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1934 time: 2019-08-09 21:37:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x060a56c6befaa00cda8c9a43432284b371c526c4cb5cc6c81a5f4086a78efa59Block Operator
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