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 2958333 Details
Epoch: 137 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2959727 epoch_slot_no: 527 block_no: 2958194 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1033 time: 2019-08-10 00:40:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6655e2d57c6a8b9544fbf61a57ea5606e5387ff421bacb7946d69ab6f26f809eBlock Operator
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