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 2958953 Details
Epoch: 137 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2960347 epoch_slot_no: 1147 block_no: 2958814 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1394 time: 2019-08-10 04:07:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xda887482c1383d9bab07e2d1acff4e33ab722a5aea4d43e142d389340c7ca68aBlock Operator
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