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 2958243 Details
Epoch: 137 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2959637 epoch_slot_no: 437 block_no: 2958104 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1000 time: 2019-08-10 00:10:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x63218d9ef8f7048e31435e963915b8411f6b4f69901b3d8f43572b7485fac2a5Block Operator
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