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 2959896 Details
Epoch: 137 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2961290 epoch_slot_no: 2090 block_no: 2959757 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1025 time: 2019-08-10 09:21:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x92afaf48d67a16b77825092e3666a19a8b0267c43645c766776897805f4c255eBlock Operator
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