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 2957858 Details
Epoch: 137 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2959252 epoch_slot_no: 52 block_no: 2957719 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1352 time: 2019-08-09 22:02:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xef0a2b2d56ac909551c933195d4d40f34bd6d8893bc900d2f182a45c216bad43Block Operator
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