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 2958319 Details
Epoch: 137 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2959713 epoch_slot_no: 513 block_no: 2958180 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3250 time: 2019-08-10 00:35:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5eeb3b8c2b1a6dab639622dd4ad9845726691bdc2fc49b306c8d1cebdbcb2f88Block Operator
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