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 2958629 Details
Epoch: 137 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2960023 epoch_slot_no: 823 block_no: 2958490 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1937 time: 2019-08-10 02:19:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0a761992ecead40190eca893c877b4901a5ce9e9fa5feaa662f4090094e605d8Block Operator
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