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 2959686 Details
Epoch: 137 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2961080 epoch_slot_no: 1880 block_no: 2959547 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1025 time: 2019-08-10 08:11:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x413950468047a67e69526231a7ff95a2d54adc9e00997afa5ffa5ff4f7c1fe3aBlock Operator
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