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 2958756 Details
Epoch: 137 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2960150 epoch_slot_no: 950 block_no: 2958617 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2946 time: 2019-08-10 03:01:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbf2a26fcfc2074003a6b26eacfeafcecb5f4620b10db2db42aa66f37ff7f95e2Block Operator
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