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 2959509 Details
Epoch: 137 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2960903 epoch_slot_no: 1703 block_no: 2959370 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1025 time: 2019-08-10 07:12:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1ca5ce215f846ac8932a413388e86f83ad05b6480f42127db480c3e3c367a186Block Operator
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