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 2958723 Details
Epoch: 137 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 2960117 epoch_slot_no: 917 block_no: 2958584 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 4637 time: 2019-08-10 02:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x841b19b4be326443447b6b1fffca5f6ea177f93e63a169a610b6e11f2861986bBlock Operator
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