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 2959914 Details
Epoch: 137 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2961308 epoch_slot_no: 2108 block_no: 2959775 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2687 time: 2019-08-10 09:27:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x397e2dac7f6dd7c67da084187a346015df1293e43b861b6056eaa5827f8fe3a6Block Operator
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