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 2959983 Details
Epoch: 137 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2961377 epoch_slot_no: 2177 block_no: 2959844 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2098 time: 2019-08-10 09:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd81c6c9f09d77634cee3d2095ef118b74863675669c383fe6a285c53a52ab16aBlock Operator
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