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 2957942 Details
Epoch: 137 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2959336 epoch_slot_no: 136 block_no: 2957803 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 6149 time: 2019-08-09 22:30:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xaa3ca912fb502d5581d3440aebc7a0ef3678a370677ef0f1dde97d4690d56d2cBlock Operator
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