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 2959809 Details
Epoch: 137 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2961203 epoch_slot_no: 2003 block_no: 2959670 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1029 time: 2019-08-10 08:52:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x05f6e2b0c09796f9804c2932f6a8e0914819dcd480b1a9a17ed7053876304de2Block Operator
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