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 2958620 Details
Epoch: 137 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2960014 epoch_slot_no: 814 block_no: 2958481 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2059 time: 2019-08-10 02:16:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8efb4a1e187d696733e8f2a40c6b9fcae5e9af75e52527f033a674fb85d5da60Block Operator
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