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 2968526 Details
Epoch: 137 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2969920 epoch_slot_no: 10720 block_no: 2968387 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1897 time: 2019-08-12 09:18:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd28ad9fcad8e2625f59580ba06589109fafec8a13bc7d7ce57d702b921a5cdb4Block Operator
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