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 2958308 Details
Epoch: 137 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2959702 epoch_slot_no: 502 block_no: 2958169 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1027 time: 2019-08-10 00:32:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdfc7fffa8e60eff797b870601d3f3001db50f1a9d0e6c9cd62c37179091bfaebBlock Operator
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