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 2968409 Details
Epoch: 137 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2969803 epoch_slot_no: 10603 block_no: 2968270 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1026 time: 2019-08-12 08:39:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x649b7e28f566f3c97cadd5302ec3817728305efc42dd392dc0c09c4450816e3eBlock Operator
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