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 2957957 Details
Epoch: 137 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2959351 epoch_slot_no: 151 block_no: 2957818 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1381 time: 2019-08-09 22:35:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9720cadc9f84353a66f685b2c6ef714b1d93ef096c93d06fc2e9d50ba06b55ccBlock Operator
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