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 2957978 Details
Epoch: 137 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2959372 epoch_slot_no: 172 block_no: 2957839 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1176 time: 2019-08-09 22:42:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe191f500214ccaf4e931b4e148332b6aa8cf28c9bfcc2fcd417bb49bb02f29e4Block Operator
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