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 2958138 Details
Epoch: 137 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2959532 epoch_slot_no: 332 block_no: 2957999 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2417 time: 2019-08-09 23:35:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x27b7ed6c5082374df9742c39eef950d3838568b4ae41de7d5c518f24c4310d62Block Operator
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