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 2958183 Details
Epoch: 137 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 2959577 epoch_slot_no: 377 block_no: 2958044 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 4051 time: 2019-08-09 23:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd630dfdb86c6273f42708a9dedaa6459c5c7feb58eb61caf4233eb1a8dfb88d3Block Operator
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