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 2958530 Details
Epoch: 137 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2959924 epoch_slot_no: 724 block_no: 2958391 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1029 time: 2019-08-10 01:46:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x300a876cd77e6780ec675d0214c83f1c0e6953b8da30a147e58a7de908c90c70Block Operator
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