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 2968669 Details
Epoch: 137 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2970063 epoch_slot_no: 10863 block_no: 2968530 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1539 time: 2019-08-12 10:05:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe9e37c8297d3f92bcf753882aff08e7a3104d7c36e074ea301f3a7d420b6df8fBlock Operator
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