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 2957984 Details
Epoch: 137 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2959378 epoch_slot_no: 178 block_no: 2957845 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1028 time: 2019-08-09 22:44:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x82903b8568389040a7b080743f9b2502e923b8d1ae10907e006145a4e716555aBlock Operator
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