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 2958903 Details
Epoch: 137 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2960297 epoch_slot_no: 1097 block_no: 2958764 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 6093 time: 2019-08-10 03:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xaec47bdde9b9737cc69c64c93fb983701d1d2531797967a4766695d0371b2931Block Operator
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