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 2958258 Details
Epoch: 137 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2959652 epoch_slot_no: 452 block_no: 2958119 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2877 time: 2019-08-10 00:15:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6e51ca1be55fc45eef48f1a0f0e935f79e8640a42ea58c8fd63feff85b769befBlock Operator
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