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 2959623 Details
Epoch: 137 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 2961017 epoch_slot_no: 1817 block_no: 2959484 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 5362 time: 2019-08-10 07:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xba6548464ab24135b11e970af264be89cdec1c74e7d78ed2d8602dae06f24060Block Operator
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