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 2959673 Details
Epoch: 137 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2961067 epoch_slot_no: 1867 block_no: 2959534 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1530 time: 2019-08-10 08:07:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x491739cbaa8ebfa734c8beb8de516ea25356117e563934d5b728ee5f2e20e8e1Block Operator
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