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 2958885 Details
Epoch: 137 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2960279 epoch_slot_no: 1079 block_no: 2958746 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1382 time: 2019-08-10 03:44:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x97f2ea23e9fef4a5bf32fae40b9809a5282f30f5bcda7508a3190c5eea29dd14Block Operator
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