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 2968394 Details
Epoch: 137 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2969788 epoch_slot_no: 10588 block_no: 2968255 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2074 time: 2019-08-12 08:34:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6e416873c66341804f447c3489bbe389e41f5a6817e83feee186f406fde8f6a6Block Operator
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