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 2957972 Details
Epoch: 137 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2959366 epoch_slot_no: 166 block_no: 2957833 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2378 time: 2019-08-09 22:40:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x15bf546d2d1f9686c81db6e15de4a50cf70f496458609223fd169b3fb594fbd3Block Operator
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