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 2968619 Details
Epoch: 137 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2970013 epoch_slot_no: 10813 block_no: 2968480 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2336 time: 2019-08-12 09:49:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfe933c6bdee7f5a0c0eaa646836ea9425b92ab975069bb7306659b9a98ff8550Block Operator
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