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 2959143 Details
Epoch: 137 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2960537 epoch_slot_no: 1337 block_no: 2959004 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1938 time: 2019-08-10 05:10:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf9f8c1d17fbb6579025c7301473680683cefc00ff3f948864a2115d3ac5d3e7cBlock Operator
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