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 2957791 Details
Epoch: 136 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2959186 epoch_slot_no: 21586 block_no: 2957653 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1026 time: 2019-08-09 21:40:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x18a9757a0cde57efd2915d44477b2f09722fb902f748bcd7df0250a0df13c194Block Operator
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