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 2958753 Details
Epoch: 137 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2960147 epoch_slot_no: 947 block_no: 2958614 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1937 time: 2019-08-10 03:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8997eb24401cfc94d3b904ba781ca8f133004df593113f86ad12174d4fb4d3f8Block Operator
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