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 2968935 Details
Epoch: 137 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2970329 epoch_slot_no: 11129 block_no: 2968796 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2016 time: 2019-08-12 11:34:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8323748cd83147d642ee241472c94afc91e77c29445d8a80d125fb6d93611eaaBlock Operator
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