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 2958297 Details
Epoch: 137 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2959691 epoch_slot_no: 491 block_no: 2958158 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3019 time: 2019-08-10 00:28:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x09a8451ed0eada07412ebdafb4d9e4999917c07e0f6c446c995e86c9abee7d25Block Operator
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