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 2958286 Details
Epoch: 137 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2959680 epoch_slot_no: 480 block_no: 2958147 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1567 time: 2019-08-10 00:24:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf5d7a66ba9d469be5ee5c993dd741d9fb9b66f73bdf2ad447b567f30aab4f4e1Block Operator
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