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 2957826 Details
Epoch: 137 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2959220 epoch_slot_no: 20 block_no: 2957687 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1023 time: 2019-08-09 21:51:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x58319973a9aff4e9309fe5fa624285caa85f48937fcef6622318b1fc2ba2cec5Block Operator
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