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 2957873 Details
Epoch: 137 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2959267 epoch_slot_no: 67 block_no: 2957734 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1751 time: 2019-08-09 22:07:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x33e9109b4ef4a9d6ea6ae14bdbaa4bf8dab515d676934b6b91fb8a6b55a0634eBlock Operator
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