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 2958960 Details
Epoch: 137 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2960354 epoch_slot_no: 1154 block_no: 2958821 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1029 time: 2019-08-10 04:09:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0744bff828afb307e61ab35c30929475690d2eb21bc5d69c79faf2f9fb653f4fBlock Operator
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