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 2957994 Details
Epoch: 137 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2959388 epoch_slot_no: 188 block_no: 2957855 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1032 time: 2019-08-09 22:47:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x41f8660dfa07a634d00a5cc0306069f1f355f68bd851ff7ae349974f653b23e9Block Operator
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