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 2958123 Details
Epoch: 137 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2959517 epoch_slot_no: 317 block_no: 2957984 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1929 time: 2019-08-09 23:30:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x32ffed1b363710197849a9ee87f103b9de46456a19565389769a595e44067360Block Operator
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