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 2957896 Details
Epoch: 137 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2959290 epoch_slot_no: 90 block_no: 2957757 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2537 time: 2019-08-09 22:14:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc120294700e4e3f8f27963d12eea3b226c5185cb06d18681e20e5c9e87d2f1adBlock Operator
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