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 2958379 Details
Epoch: 137 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2959773 epoch_slot_no: 573 block_no: 2958240 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2240 time: 2019-08-10 00:55:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x807925e3e4068a498655a5f064aeaf20eb515f1b7737e8f3f9cb10cba71c0fb3Block Operator
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